Sphagneticola trilobata (Creeping Oxeye)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Sphagneticola |
| Species | trilobata |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Central and South America |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Ground cover. |
| Propagation | Nodes that root at the soil surface. |
| Pests | Invades agricultural areas, along roadsides and trails, along streams, waste areas, and disturbed sites. A dense thicket of vegetation forms which crowds out native and other plant species. This prevents regeneration and growth of desired species. |
| Leaf Description | Fleshy, 5 - 10 cm long, 2.5 - 12.5 inches wide, with irregularly toothed margins. |
| Flower Description | Solitary, 2.5 cm in diameter. |
| Colour Description | Flowers are yellow-orange. |
Photographs
-trilobata-frm.jpg "Sphagneticola trilobata, Form")
Sphagneticola trilobata, Form
-trilobata-lf.jpg "Sphagneticola trilobata, Leaf")
Sphagneticola trilobata, Leaf
-trilobata-flw-1.jpg "Sphagneticola trilobata, Flower")
Sphagneticola trilobata, Flower