Xanthium spinosum L. (Fam: ASTERACEAE.)
 Published date of profile: Oct-2010.
Citation: Mifsud S., (Oct-2010) Xanthium spinosum on MaltaWildPlants.com |
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Species name : | Xanthium spinosum
L. | Synonyms : |
Basionym or principal synonyms: Acanthoxanthium spinosum
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Plant Family : | Asteraceae Bercht. & J.Presl
(Daisy (Sunflower) Family) | Common name(s) : | Spiny Cocklebur | Maltese name(s) : | Maltese name not known | Status for Malta : | Casual or accidental alien species. Not native, introduced recently in Maltas but is not widespread - usually localised or short-lived | Frequency | Very Common Common Frequent
Scarce Rare
Very Rare Extinct
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Raunkiaer life form: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Germination: Dicotyledon | Legal Protection : | Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) | Red List (1989) : | Not listed in the Red Data Book of the Maltese Islands | Flowering Time : | Jun-Aug |
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