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Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Sphagneticola trilobata Description: Plant Form Perennial creeping or scrambling mat-forming herb. Size Up to 70 cm tall, more when climbing. Stem Low running stems with upright flower stalks. Leaves Glossy, dark green above, paler underside, 4-18 cm long, lance shaped with usually 3-lobes and toothed edges. In pairs along stem. Flowers Yellow to orangish typical daisy with straplike petals in circle, 2 cm diameter on short stalks above leaves. Fruit and Seeds Elongated brown seeds 5 mm long. Habitat Gardens, parks, drainage channels, roadsides, urban bushland, footpaths. Distinguishing Features Distinguished by mat-forming habit and typically glossy 3-lobed leaf combination. Impacts Smothers and outcompetes native species, invades lawns.