Bindii

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Bindii is very short and survives close mowing
Bindii flowers are barely noticalbe. However, the seedpods have barbs which are uncomfortable if stepped on


  • Scientific Name: Soliva sessilis Ruiz & Pavón


  • Common Names: Bindii (Australia), Field Burrweed, Field soliva, Jo-Jo, Lawnweed (United States), Onehunga weed



  • Geographic Distribution: South Africa, Australia, North America, South America


  • Life Cycle: Annual


  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Forms patches in turf. Small green fern-like leaves, small greenish-yellow flowers not on stalks, and barbed seedpods.
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