Mat sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus)
Mat sandbur, also known as Spiny burr grass
Mat sandbur plants produce sharp burrs that cling to animals and human clothing, aiding in seed dispersal. These burrs help the seeds travel to new areas. Mat sandburs are invasive and can displace native plants.
Key Facts About Mat sandbur
Attributes of Mat sandbur
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
20 cm to 61 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
10 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Mat sandbur
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Buffelgrasses
Species
Mat sandbur
Toxicity
Ingestion