rough cocklebur
Xanthium strumarium
Rough cocklebur is a fast-growing annual weed with coarse, lobed leaves and distinctive spiky burs that stick to clothing and animal fur. It thrives in disturbed areas and full sun with minimal water.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America
Native to: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation