Bartlettina sordida (Less.) R.M. King & H. Rob.

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Blue Kerry, Harare

Synonyms:	Eupatorium atrorubens Nicholson Eupatorium ianthinum (Morr.) Hemsl. Eupatorium sordidum Less.
Common names:	Purple torch of the clouds (English) Thoroughwort (English)
Description:	Shrub to 2 m or more. Stems densely reddish-tomentose. Leaves: petiole long, to 5 cm; lamina up to 15 cm, ovate; base cuneate; margin coarsely serrate. Capitula violet, borne in a corymb.
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Worldwide distribution:	Native of Mexico; widespread in cultivation.
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Image last updated:	Tuesday 20 October 2009
Literature:	Maroyi, A. (2006). Preliminary checklist of introduced and naturalized plants in Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(2) Page 199. Pienaar, K. (1984). The South African What Flower is that? (A-Z of Garden flowers in South Africa). 2nd impression. Struik, Cape Town. Page 142. (Includes a picture).

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