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Weed profile: Common heliotrope

Common heliotrope

Common heliotrope

Common heliotrope

Heliotropium europaeum

Common heliotrope, also known as caterpillar weed or potato weed, is a summer-growing annual. It is of considerable economic importance as a summer fallow weed, and in grazing situations because of its toxicity to stock.

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Common heliotrope (Agfact P7.6.56)  
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