Common Name:
Southern Sandbur (Sandspur)

Scientific Name:
Cenchrus echinatus

Description:
Warm-season annual grassy weed that grows in a loose clump. Leaves are mostly smooth to slightly rough. Stems often reddish as base. Produces a seedhead with spiky, spiny burs. Prefers sandy soils. Reproduces by seed.

Type: Grass Life Cycle: Annual (Warm season)