Arctotheca prostrata
(Salisb.) Britten
prostrate cape weed, creeping capeweed
Arctotheca prostrata is an annual or perennial herb that is not native to California.
Note:This is the infertile form. The fertile form is Arctotheca calendula.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate
Note:This is the infertile form. The fertile form is Arctotheca calendula.
Bloom Period
one or more occurrenceswithin a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
[Wikipedia] Origins: Arctotheca prostrata is a plant in the family Asteraceae native to Cape Province in South Africa. Common names include prostrate Cape weed and creeping bear's-ear. It is listed as an invasive weed in California and Australia. (link added by Jessica Johnston)
