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Parthenium
Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) is one of the worst weeds for agriculture, the environment and human health in Queensland, Australia. It is native to Mexico and the USA and has spread prolifically in central Queensland.
Parthenium hysterophorus
| Scientific name: | Parthenium hysterophorus L. |
| Sub tribe: | Ambrosiinae |
| Tribe: | Heliantheae |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Common name: | Parthenium weed, parthenium, White top, False Ragweed |
For additional information, visit the Department of Natural Resource's Pest Facts, and download the parthenium fact sheet.