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Oriental false hawksbeard (Youngia japonica)

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Youngia japonica: 
It is commonly called Oriental false hawksbeard, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. Native to eastern Asia, it is now found as a weed nearly worldwide.

Scientific classification:

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade : Angiosperms
Clade : Eudicots
Clade : Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Youngia
Species: Y. japonica

ABOUT:
                        It is an annual that produces yellow flowers. In tropical areas, it can bloom year round, while in temperate areas it blooms in late spring and early summer. Plants are variable in height, ranging from 10 cm to 150 cm depending on growing conditions. 
                     Youngia japonica is native to eastern Asia in China and Japan. However it has been spread far from its initial range, and is now found as a non-native species nearly worldwide. It is present in Africa, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.In the United States, it is spreading rapidly, although it is largely restricted to areas in the Southeast.It grows well in response to human disturbance, and is found in areas in areas such roadsides, cultivated fields, and in lawns. In China, it is found in a variety of natural.It is also found largely in Assam,India.


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Location: Assam, India

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