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Bathurst burr

Scientific Name
Xanthium spinosum
Scientific Author
Linnaeus, C (1753)
Taxonomy
(Magnoliophyta: Magnoliopsida: Asterales: Asteraceae )
Reliability
High
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Clare McLellan Museum Victoria
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Diagnostic Notes
Pictured: Achene (Burr)

Disseminule: Fruit (referred to as achene or seed unit)

Description

Achene appendages: Beakeed with non glandular hairs

Achene Colour: Variable - Light/Dark brown

Achene Length: Greater than 10mm

Achene Sculpture: Hooked spikes

Achene Shape: Oblong

Burrs 10–12 mm long, with non-glandular hairs, with numerous hooked spines, c. 3 mm long, beaks 1–2 mm long.
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Author
Clare McLellan
Created
22/05/2012 02:12 AEST
Last Updated
17/01/2013 11:21 AEST
Citation
Clare McLellan (2012) Bathurst burr (Xanthium spinosum ) Updated on 1/17/2013 11:21:29 AM Available online: PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au.
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