Cotula coronopifolia Brass buttons (Compositae)

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Cotula coronopifolia
Brass buttons
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The Cotula coronopifolia plant species is found in S. Africa. Occasionally naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Brass buttons.

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Latin Name:  Cotula coronopifolia
Common Name:  Brass buttons
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Marshland in Britain[17].

Cultivation Notes: A marginal plant for the shallow edges of ponds, bog gardens and waterside plantings[200], it succeeds in ordinary soil[1]. Plants are short-lived perennials[188]. The whole plant, when handled, releases an aromatic, pungent smell[245].

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