Erigeron bonariensisCommon name: Flax-leaved Fleabane
Meaning of name: The meaning of Erigeron is not known. Bonariensis is Latin meaning of or from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Distribution: Found from Perth to Esperance.
Remarks: A herb to 1.2 metres tall with flowers produced from October to May. Native to South America.
References: Western Weeds, A Guide to the Weeds of Western Australia. BMJ Hussey, GJ Keighery, J Dodd, SG Lloyd, RD Cousens. 1997.
Western Australian Plant Names and their Meanings, a Glossary. FA Sharr. 1996.
Flora of the Perth Region. NG Marchant, JR Wheeler, BL Rye, EM Bennett, NS Lander, TD Macfarlane. 1987.
The flowers are unremarkable.
The seed heads are more noticeable than the flowers.
The leaves can have smooth or toothed margins.
The branches can be taller than the central stem.
