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Species:
Xanthium spinosum
Common Name(s):
Spiny cocklebur, Bathurst burr, cocklebur
Habitats Impacted:
cropland/pastureland, rangeland
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH
Present in Neighboring States?
CO, KS, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Barry Rice, sarracenia.com, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Can rapidly dominate an area due to prolific seed production and high germination and survival rates. Toxic to most domesticated animals. Hooked fruits easily dispersed. Possibly introduced as a seed contaminant.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Xanthium spinosum
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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