Etymology | Genus | Deficient; referring to the lack of pappus attached to the fruit commonly found in the daisy family |
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Species | After prostrate; referring to the low lying form | |
Family | Asteraceae | |
Synonyms | Cotula prostrata (L.) L., Acmella lanceolata Link ex Spreng., Eclipta angustifolia C.Presl | |
Common Names | White Heads, Aring Aring | |
Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
Form | Herb | |
Native Distribution | North and South America |
Eclipta prostrata is a very common herb of lawns and scrublands. The lanceolate leaves are oppositely arranged with sparse serrations or notches along the margins. The flower clusters are distinctive; completely white with yellow stigma.
The White Heads colonising a new lawn patch covered with soil.
Leaf close-up showing fine hairs and mild serrated margins.
The flower heads in full bloom.
The fruits.