False Daisy (Eclipta prostrata)

This plant is commonly known as False Daisy (or Yerba de Tajo / Bhringraj), a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae).

• Characteristics: It features small, composite flower heads measuring just 6–10 mm across, with a dense ring of narrow white ray florets surrounding a center of tiny tubular disc florets.

• Foliage & Habitat: The leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and sessile or short-petioled, often bearing a subtle rough texture. It thrives in moist, sunny locations, garden borders, and wetland edges.

• Significance: Highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic and herbal medicine (as Bhringraj), it is widely recognized for its restorative and conditioning properties. (ID and narrative from Gemini)