Scientific Name: Tithonia diversifolia,

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  • Common Name:
    Japanese Sunflower
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • 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:
    Yellow.
  • Species List:
    weed
Cultural Notes

Native of Central America Control is by manual removal. There is no registered chemical control.