Cenchrus longispinus

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Cenchrus longispinus
Line drawing of Cenchrus longispinus from the USDA PLANTS database.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Subfamily: Chloridoideae Genus: Cenchrus Species: C. longispinus
Binomial name
Cenchrus longispinus (Hack.) Fern.

Cenchrus longispinus is a species of grass, also known as Spiny Burr Grass or Gentle Annie. Its burrs produce sharp, barbed spines that can penetrate the hides and mouth of grazing animals.

It is native to North America. It is a noxious weed in Australia and New Zealand where it was introduced.

[edit] References

• Victoria, Australia, Noxious Weed site

• Distribution in Australia, native origin