Porophyllum ruderale

Porophyllum ruderale

(Poreleaf)

FAMILY

Asteraceae

Species

Porophyllum ruderale

Common name(s)

Poreleaf

Flower colour; life form

Flowers purplish. Herb to 1 m tall.

Distinguishing features

Plant aromatic; stems bluish-green. Leaves with prominent oil glands in the axils of lateral veins and mid vein. Flowers in terminal heads, disc florets purplish, initially tightly enclosed by bracts.

Porophyllum ruderale