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Crofton Weed
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Daisy family

Crofton Weed

Ageratina adenophora (Spreng.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Names

EnglishCrofton Weed
Dutch—
SpanishFlor de espuma
Chinese紫茎泽兰
Scientific nameAgeratina adenophora (Spreng.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

About this species

Ageratina adenophora (synonym Eupatorium adenophorum), commonly known as Crofton weed, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Mexico. Originally grown as an ornamental plant, it has become invasive into farmland and bushland worldwide. It is toxic to horses, which develop a respiratory disease known as Numinbah horse sickness after eating it.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusAgeratina

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