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Bassia scoparia
Other Names: common kochia, fireweed, Mexican burningbush, Mexican fireweed, mock cypress, summer cypress, Mexican-fireweed, belvedere
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Flowers: Green
Leaves: Arrowhead shaped leaves with smooth edges; very dense hair
Life Cycle: Summer annual
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