Xanthium spinosum
Spiny cocklebur
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The Xanthium spinosum plant species is found in S. America. A locally established casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spiny cocklebur.

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Latin Name:  Xanthium spinosum
Common Name:  Spiny cocklebur
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  Poisonous[65, 76]. Most members of this genus are toxic to grazing animals and are usually avoided by them[222]. The seed also contains toxins[222].
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Naturalized in waste ground in N. America[235].

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