Southern sandbur
Common Name:
southern sandbur
Scientific Name:
Cenchrus echinatus
Family:
Poaceae
Lifecycle:
Annual
Features
Growth habit: Upright growth habit. Two to three feet tall.; Stem: Leaf sheaths without hairs.; Leaf: Leaves can have long-hairs sparsely distributed along leaf edge or glabrous. Leaves have a scabrous/sandpaper like feel.; Collar: Liglue a fringe of hairs. Collar white in appearance. ; Inflorescence: A spike of spiny burs. Seedpods, or burs, easily detach onto clothing or animal fur.
Description
Most notable characteristic is small seedpod with spines. Does not produce seedhead until August. Stems can have a general reddish green appearance. Not common in mowed areas.