Eupatory, Sticky snakeroot, Crofton weed
Ageratina adenophora

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are opposite and trowel shaped. They have teeth along the edge. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flower is compound and occurs in clusters at the ends of the branches. The seed is small and brown and feathery.

It can be a weed problem when introduced to new areas. It is used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 300-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa Asia, Australia, China, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Mexico (country/location of origin), Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, North America, Pacific, SE Asia, Sikkim, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Caution

How it is grown

It can grow from seeds and also from stems near the ground that form roots.

Its other names

Local names

Banmara, Crofton weed, Kali jhar, Mexican devil

Synonyms

Eupatorium adenophorum Sprengel; Eupatorium glandulosum Michx.; Eupatorium pasadenense Parish;