A fast-growing, annual herb up to 1.5 metres. It has broad, rough-textured green leaves (10–20 cm), small yellow flowers (5 mm), and large, spiny burr-like seed pods (2–3 cm).

Large Cocklebur

Xanthium strumarium

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Climate

Arid, Mediterranean
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Country of origin

South America
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Region

Northern Cape, Western Cape
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Conditions

disturbed areas, roadsides
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Category

NEMBA Category 1b