Annual Buttonweed

Cotula australis is a small plant that belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is commonly referred to as bachelor's buttons, annual buttonweed, southern waterbuttons, and Australian waterbuttons. While native to Australia and New Zealand, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it is often regarded as a weed. The species is now found in regions such as British Columbia, Açores, Madeira, Portugal, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and parts of Asia, including Pakistan. Its widespread distribution highlights its adaptability to different environments.