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Search Term(s): Xanthium strumarium (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Xanthium strumarium (1 record found)
ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Aster Family
Xanthium strumarium (common cocklebur)
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Synonym
Xanthium echinatum Murr.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Xanthium: yellow; strumarium: swelling, tumor in reference to the seedpods
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides, poorly drained swales and depressions
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
1
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
FAC
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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