False Daisy (Eclipta prostrata)

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Eclipta prostrata - Wikipedia
Eclipta prostrata - USDA PLANTS Database

Duration: Annual or Perennial Origination: Much of USA, etc.Edibility: Used in some traditional medicinesStatus in Yard: Sparce to Absent

False Daisy, also known as yerba de tajo or yerba de tago is an international plant that lives in warm climates around the world. I didn't notice it was ever in my yard until I found this photo from May 20, 2106 showing it next to one of my raised beds.
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