Description
Gonocarpus ephemerus (also called short-lived gonocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a bushy, upright shape and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonocarpus ephemerus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Gonocarpus ephemerus
Gonocarpus ephemerus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.