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Tridax Daisy
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Daisy family

Tridax Daisy

Tridax procumbens L.

Names

EnglishTridax Daisy
Dutch—
SpanishHierba del toro
Chinese羽芒菊
Scientific nameTridax procumbens L.

About this species

Tridax procumbens, commonly known as coatbuttons or tridax daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is best known as a widespread weed and pest plant. It is native to the tropical Americas including Mexico, but it has been introduced to tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate regions worldwide. It is listed as a noxious weed in the United States and has pest status in nine states.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusTridax

In Suriname

7Records in Suriname
6iNaturalist observations
2012First record
2023Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Brokopondo3
  • Saramacca2
  • Paramaribo1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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