Sphagneticola trilobata
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Spreading, mat-forming perennial herb up to 30 cm in height. Has rounded stems up to a meter long with ascending flower stems, rooting at nodes. Leaves fleshy, hairy 4-9 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, serrate or irregularly toothed, normally with pairs of lateral lobes and dark green above and lighter green below.
Field Identification: Generally found in manicured areas, gardens, borders, pots, but may escape and be found in the wild. it is a prostrate, plant with lark green leaves. This plant roots at notes and will germinate roots in water. It is easily transplanted.
Plant Trivia: Native of Mexico, Central America and Caribbean, but now grows throughout the Neotropics. Listed as an invasive. It is spread vegetatively not by seeds.
Occurrence: Most soils; well drained; mostly sunny areas, but will tolerate shade
Bloom Period: Year-round
Plant Use: Good ground cover.
