Mat Sandbur

Cenchrus longispinus

''Cenchrus longispinus'' is a species of grass, also known as spiny burr grass or gentle Annie. Its fruits are clumped into "burrs" with sharp, barbed spines that can penetrate the hides and mouth of grazing animals.
Spiny burr grass, Cenchrus longispinus  Cenchrus longispinus,Geotagged,Indonesia,Mat Sandbur,Winter

Distribution

The species is native to North America. It is a noxious weed in Europe, Australia and New Zealand where it was introduced.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderPoales
FamilyPoaceae
GenusCenchrus
SpeciesC. longispinus
Photographed in
Indonesia