Xanthium
Synonyms
Cocklebur
Cocklebur, Spiny
Cockleburs
Cockleburs, Spiny
Spiny Cocklebur
Spiny Cockleburs
Xanthium spinosum
Xanthium spinosums
Xanthiums
spinosums, Xanthium
A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE. The name "prickly burweed" is sometimes used but causes confusion with AMSINCKIA.