Erechtites — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Erechtites recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Erechtites hieraciifolius
Erechtites hieraciifolius
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have vey little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range, it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. A highly variable and mildly weedy species in America.
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Edible
Erechtites valerianifolius
Erechtites valerianifolius
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
A native of tropical America, it is now widespread as a weed from Mexico to Argentina, it is also adventive as an aggressive weed in tropical Asia, the Pacific Islands, and northern Australia.
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