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Billygoat Weed

හුලන්තලා பூநாறி

Ageratum conyzoides

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Billygoat Weed
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Overview

Ageratum conyzoides is native to Tropical America, especially Brazil, and is an invasive weed in many other regions. It is an herb that is 0.5–1 m. high, with ovate leaves 2–6 cm long, and flowers are white to mauve.

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (EN): Ageratum conyzoides — CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (TA): பூம்புல் — CC BY-SA 4.0