Common Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium)
Common Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium)
Other Names: Heartleaf cocklebur, rough cocklebur
Life Cycle: Summer annual
Description: The leaves of common cocklebur are irregularly lobed and can be 2-6 inches long with stiff hairs. The fruit is a cocklebur which is prickly and can be transported on the fur of animals.
Herbicide Options: Response of Pasture Weeds to Herbicides and Mowing - AGR 207
