Gomphrena serrata L.

Amaranthaceae (amaranth family) » Gomphrena serrata

 

gom-FREE-nuh -- from the Latin gomphaena, ancient classical name for an amaranth

sair-AY-tuh or ser-RAT-uh -- toothed like a saw

 

commonly known as: coastal globe amaranth, prostrate globe amaranth, prostrate gomphrena

 

Native of: s-c & s-e USA, Mesoamerica, Caribbean Islands; naturalized elsewhere

 

 

References: Flowers of India • NPGS / GRIN • eFlora

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