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Bhangra

Local Name	:	Bhangra
Botanical Name	:	Wedelia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr
Common Name	:	Chinese wedelia
Family	:	Asteraceae
Distribution	:	It has been introduced and naturalized in Odisha. Widely distributed in India. It has been introduced to many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Africa, the Americas, Australia, and the Pacific islands.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a perennial herbaceous plant, reaches a height of up to 2 meters.

Descriptions

It is a perennial herbaceous plant. The leaves are smooth, opposite, and oblong to elliptic in shape, with serrated margins. It produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent yellow disc florets and ray florets

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April- September

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes.