puncture vine
Tribulus terrestris
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A low-growing, spreading annual or warm-season groundcover with small yellow flowers and distinctive spiny seed pods. Highly drought-tolerant and invasive in many regions; considered a noxious weed in most areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean, tropical Africa, South Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing, spreading annual or warm-season groundcover with small yellow flowers and distinctive spiny seed pods. Highly drought-tolerant and invasive in many regions; considered a noxious weed in most areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well puncture vine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean, tropical Africa, South Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation