Plant: Coarse, vigorous, 4 foot annual with bur like seed pod. |
![](LowResPlant/CklBur03thumb.jpg) |
Flower/Seed pod: Male and female flowers are on different
flower heads
on the same plant. Female flowers are clustered below the male
flower
heads. Seeded is a bur 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches long with many hooked
spines. There are two incurved hooks at the end of the bur.
The seedlings and seeds are poisonous. |
![](LowResPlant/CklBur06thumb.jpg)
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Leaf: Heart shaped, 4 inches long, green on both sides.
Irregularly
toothed, thick and sand papery. Leaf stems are about the same
length
as the leaves. |
![](LowResPlant/CklBur04thumb.jpg) |
Flowering period: |
July to October |
Use by Indians: |
Leaves were used as wraps to cook other food. |
Can be found here: |
Big Canyon, Back Bay Dr., Interpretive Center. |
Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
Family Name: Sunflower |
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Date: 10/17/2005
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