Identification Guide For Invasive Exotic Plants of the Florida Keys

Scientific Name:
Common Name(s):
Sphagneticola trilobata
Trailing wedelia
Height:
Leaves:
Flowers:
Bark:
Fruit:
Other:
Treatment:
Seldom over one foot tall
Opposite, slightly hairy and fleshy, lightly toothed.
Bright yellow, one-inch wide flower heads have darker yellow centers occur
year-round.
N/A
Small cylindrical seeds.
A prostrate, creeping, herbaceous perennial commonly seen trailing over
rocks and sand in coastal settings. Wedelia is tolerant of poor, dry salty soils.
Frequently used as a ground cover. Also know as Wedelia tri.
Foliar with 2% Roundup Pro
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