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| Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
| snakeweed Stachytarpheta jamaicensis | |
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (Flower).jpg) Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
 Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
| Plant Family : | Verbenaceae |
| Plant Form : | herb |
| Growth Habit : | Annual or perennial herb up to 1m tall, clump forming with woody rootstock, stems four angled, usually purple in colour. |
| Fruiting Season : | Flower period. October to April. |
| Description : | Introduced. Spread rapidly by seed, its presence indicates a past disturbance and is encouraged by overgrazing. Used medicinally for several ulcers and dysentery. |
| Distribution : | All coastal areas of QLD., and N.T., common from Rockhampton northwards. |
| Weed Status : | Medium importance |
| Introduced : | Yes |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (10) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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