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Common cotula
Cotula australis
Asteraceae
Reported to provide nectar to butterflies. Some species of Cotula are reported to have medicinal properties.

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As the name suggests, Cotula australis is a native of Australia and New Zealand, but is a common weed in many parts of the world. It grows in moist, open grassy situations, roadsides, lawns, wall crevices, grassy forests, cultivated areas and orchards. Common cotula is a small prostrate to ascending annual plant, to 10 cm high, while flower-heads are hemispherical in shape, pale-yellow to cream, 4–5 mm diameter, and occur on slender stalks. Flowering typically occurs from winter to spring.
Given that cudweed is so widely distributed, there is little information on pest and beneficial associations. Known hosts include Albugo tragopogonis (White rust), Desiantha variabilis (Cotula weevil) (DOI), and Potato virus Y (potato mottle) (Cabi).
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