Species
Alternanthera pungens
Etymology
Alternanthera: From the Latin alternus 'alternate' and the Greek anthera 'anther', meaning alternating anther, probably in reference to the anthers being alternately fertile and barren.
pungens: sharp-pointed
Family
Amaranthaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
White
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010