Iva xanthifolia Giant sumpweed (Compositae)

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Iva xanthifolia
Giant sumpweed
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The Iva xanthifolia plant species is found in N. America. A casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant sumpweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cyclachaena xanthifolia. (Nutt.)Fresen.

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Latin Name:  Iva xanthifolia
Common Name:  Giant sumpweed
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know its cultivation needs. However, it is likely to succeed in most soils that are not too heavy or wet and will pobably prefer a sunny position. The pollen of this species is one of the main causes of hay fever[257].

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