Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Acanthospermum glabratum (DC.) Wild (Acanthospermum australe) ASTERACEAE creeping starbur, five seeded prostrate starbur, Eight-seeded prostrate starbur, prostrate starbur, sheepbur Disturbed areas, Minor problem species Origin: South America Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: Prostrate annual herb, with stout taproot. Seeds usually six to nine, radiating from the apex of the peduncles. Leaves opposite. Key Features: Control: Comments: More information: NRCS Plants Database Illustration USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Photo - flowers/leaves K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

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