Pseudelephantopus spicatus explained

Pseudelephantopus spicatus, commonly known as dog's-tongue or false elephant's foot. It is native to tropical areas in Mesoamerica, South America, and the West Indies and is naturalized in Florida, mostly on sandy soils.[1] [2] [3] It has also been introduced to Africa, Southeast Asia, and some islands in the Pacific.

Pseudelephantopus spicatus is a perennial herb spreading by underground rhizomes. Flowers are white to pinkish or purplish.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=210 Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
  2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242341779 Flora of North America v 19 p 204
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242341779 Flora of North America Pseudelephantopus spicatus (Jussieu ex Aublet) C. F. Baker, Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis. 12: 55. 1902.