Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Acanthospermum hispidum DC.

ASTERACEAE

bristly starbur, upright starbur, starburr

Disturbed areas, Minor problem species

Origin: Tropical America

Growth Form: Herb

Plant Description: Erect subherbaceous annual, 0.3-0.6 m high. Leaves opposite. Fruit spiny, crowned with 2 horns.

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Photo - fruit/leaves

K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Photo - flowers/leaves

The Weeds Society of Western Australia

KEY

Confirmed (herbarium specimen)

Visual record

Suspected

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