Common names of plants usually describe some botanical appearance, such as great blue Lobelia or Cardinal flower. Common sneezeweed is not at all common in its informal name.
Rather the name suggests after coming in contact with the plant by inhaling its aroma, and more, an involuntary sneeze may erupt.
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