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hispid starburr
Scientific Name: Acanthospermum hispidum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Acanthospermum hispidum: Bristly Starbur
Acanthospermum hispidum, commonly known as bristly starbur, goat's head, hispid starburr, or simply starbur, is an annual plant belonging to the Asteraceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is also known as "goat's head," suggesting the potential presence of structures that could cause discomfort.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is also known as "goat's head," suggesting the potential presence of structures that could cause discomfort.
- One of the common names, "slingshot weed," hints at a possible mechanism for seed dispersal or a specific plant structure that might be intriguing but could also be a projectile hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acanthospermum hispidum DC.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Acanthospermum humile Eggers
Common Names
- Bristly starbur
- Goat's head
- Hispid starburr
- Starbur
- Texas cockspur
- Goathead
- Starburr
- Slingshot weed
- Hispid greenstripe
- Carrapicio
- Corona De La Reina
- Cuagrilla
- Sheepbur
- Herbe tricorne (French)
- Landga (Marathi)
- Palleru (Telugu)
- Kadle mullu (Kannada)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Central and South America.
- Introduced into Florida.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb.
- The margin of the leaves is finely serrated, and both surfaces are hispid (covered with stiff hairs).