Mat Chaff-flower       Alternanthera caracasana Kunth
Photographs by Dr. Michael Pfeiffer
Sign The name Alternanthera pungens Kunth, Khakiweed, has been misapplied to this weed in Arizona. See A. pungens for comparison.
Sign Invasive in turf
Infestation in Turf
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Plant
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Stem, Leaves, Fruit
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Foliage BottomStem, Leaves, Fruit
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Tepals
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Comparison
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Perennial