
False daisy (Eclipta prostrata)
False daisy, also known as Karisalankanni
**False daisy (Eclipta prostrata)** is an herbaceous plant classified in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It thrives as an annual in moist environments. Notoriously considered one of the world's most troublesome weeds by some farmers, a single plant is capable of producing up to 17,000 seeds in a single growing season.
Key Facts About False daisy
Attributes of False daisy
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
30 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue Black
Flower Size
6 mm to 8 mm
Flower Color
White Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of False daisy
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies
Family
Daisy
Genus
Eclipta
Species
False daisy