Dog's-tongue (Pseudelephantopus Spicatus) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Pseudelephantopus spicatus is a herbaceous plant native to tropical areas of Mesoamerica, South America, and the West Indies, characterized by erect, branched stems and variable leaf sizes.
Dog's-tongue
Pseudelephantopus Spicatus
Pseudelephantopus spicatus is a herbaceous plant native to tropical areas of Mesoamerica, South America, and the West Indies, characterized by erect, branched stems and variable leaf sizes.
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