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Camphorweed

Scientific Name:  Heterotheca subaxillaris
?Native annual weed
?In the sunflower family (Compositae)
?Has light green leaves and bright yellow flowers
?Leaves smell like camphor when crushed
?Common along roadsides and vacant lots
?Grows to 5 ft in height
?Also called Telegraph Plant

 

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