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Bristly Oxtongue

Helminthotheca echioides

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Field Notes

Description:

Leaves including on bottom of buds have some larger spines that look like big white lumps from at least a short distance away.

Habitat:

Native to Europe and North Africa. Introduced to North American continent.

Notes:

Traditionally used as an antihelminthic treatment.

Reference Links:

Bristly Ox-tongue - Helminthotheca echioides - Overview, Helminthotheca echioides

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