Xanthium (cocklebur) is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae, native to the Americas and eastern Asia and some parts of south Asia. [2][3][4]

Cocklebur, weedy annual plant of the genus Xanthium of the family Asteraceae, distributed throughout much of Europe and parts of North America. Some authorities consider that the …

Common cocklebur is an extremely competitive weed due to fast emergence and rapid growth supported by the large seed. Populations of 1-3 plants per 10 square ft can cause soybean …

Cocklebur is an introduced annual plant in the Sunflower family. It is a coarse, rough weed commonly found across Texas. This plant spreads rapidly around tanks and down draws when …

Cocklebur is a summer annual weed in the daisy family that is native to Europe and has naturalized elsewhere. They grow 2-4 feet tall and prefer moist to wet sandy loam or loams in …

Common cocklebur occurs statewide in open, disturbed, lowland habitats. It is a common weed in crop fields. It has wide, rough, coarsely toothed leaves; stout, often purple-speckled stems; …

Feb 1, 2024 · Some of the common names for the plant include Rough cocklebur, Large cocklebur, or its often simply known as Cocklebur. It has a preference for sunny and partially …

Cocklebur is an upright annual herb that may reach six feet tall. It is extremely variable in specific characteristics. There is usually one stem from a tap root. The central stem often produces …

Jun 1, 2020 · General description: Erect plant reaching heights of 6 to 7 ft. Stems are rough with dark spots. Leaves are rough, triangular in shape with wavy or toothed margins and long …

Range & Habitat: Common Cocklebur occurs in most counties of Illinois, where it is quite common (see Distribution Map). The included map combines the distribution of the different varieties (or …