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    GlossaryTridax procumbens (coat buttons)

    flowering plant known as coat buttons, used in traditional medicine

    Tridax procumbens, commonly known as coat buttons, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is often used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and hair growth-promoting properties. The plant is native to tropical America but has spread to various regions worldwide, often considered a weed in many areas.

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