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rabo de gato, blue snakeweed

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Photo by PatriciaPi
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Field Notes

Description:

0.5-1.5 m bush, opposite leaves, inflorescence stem small blue or purple flowers that start blooming from the base

Habitat:

Disturbed areas, open areas, pastures
Native to tropical America

Notes:

decoction is used for fever, colds, and to expel internal parasites. Also used as diuretic

Species ID Suggestions

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
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