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Cenchrus tribuloides
Cenchrus tribuloides L.
Sand Dune Sandbur, Sand Dune Sandspur
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CETR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Sprawling to decumbent habit; stems to about 3 feet in length.
Fruit: Bur.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DE , FL , GA , LA , MA , MD , ME , MS , NC , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , VA , VTNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | UPL | UPL | UPL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cenchrus tribuloides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cenchrus tribuloides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cenchrus tribuloides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-08-18Research By: Joseph A. Marcus