Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
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Regionally Controlled Weed<br />
Spiny Burr Grass<br />
Cenchrus longispinus<br />
(Innocent Weed, Gentle Annie, Sandbur, Burgrass, Field Burr)<br />
Description: An erect spreading grass to 60 cm tall.<br />
flowers: A spike like head 3-8 cm long, contains up to 40<br />
burrs, each made of 4 florets covered with spines. Spines fine<br />
and purple tinged. Appears between December and April.<br />
leaves: To 20 cm long and 5-8 mm wide, smooth but<br />
sometimes twisted and finely serrated.<br />
stems: Erect or spreading. Several slightly flattened stems<br />
produced from the base. May form new roots from nodes<br />
where they touch soil.<br />
Note: Spikes cause discomfort to people and stock and<br />
contaminate wool.<br />
similar Native species: Unlikely to be confused with native<br />
species.<br />
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CONtROl OPtIONs VECtOR Of sPREAD<br />
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