Scientific Name: Ageratum houstonianum

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  • Pronunciation:
    adge-er-RAR-tum
  • Common Name:
    Billy Goat Weed, Blue Top
  • Type:
    Herb , short-lived perennial
  • Family:
    ASTERACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    Mauve, lavender blue
  • Species List:
    Leslie Drive Roundabout, BSDoonan, Cooloothin Corner, Banana, Old Tewantin, Girraween, Mill Point, Johns, Cooroibah Conservation Park, Cooroibah Bushland Reserve, Janet, Cranks Creek, weeds, TAFE, NNS, Heritage Park,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Native of tropical America Bush medicine: crushed plant applied to wounds.

Identification Notes

Soft, hairy

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Cultivation, regular mowing