Thursday, July 18, 2013

Cocklebur


Cocklebur (Xanthium)

Cocklebur or Xanthium is a plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). It has big triangular leaves and the seeds are spead by forming burs that attach to passing humans and animals.

Cocklebur leaf closeup

Cocklebur's green bur can be glimpsed behind a leaf

Cocklebur with lots of green burrs

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