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Bur grass

It is native to Africa, Australia, and Eurasia with several species on islands in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans plus one species in Argentina. Plants are monoecious, stoloniferous, and either annual or perennial depending on the species. The culms (stems) are ascending or low and mat forming, glabrous, and circular in cross-section. Blades are flat or folded and linear, ligules membraneous and trichomatous. Flowers are born in narrow panicles; the primary branches are spirally arranged, each possessing 2-5 spikelets. The caryopses (grains) are elliptical and golden-brown.

Scientific classification

Genus

Bur grass (Tragus)

Family

Grass

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

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Species

Spiked bur grass Large carrot-seed grass

Care Guide for Bur grass

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Originating from arid regions, bur grass is highly drought tolerant and needs watering only when the soil is considerably dry, typically every week. Thriving in full sun, bur grass is well-suited for outdoor cultivation and xeriscaping in drought-prone climate zones.

Propagation: Bur grass propagates easily through seeds due to its vigorous self-seeding. Successful propagation requires full sunlight, warm temperatures, and well-drained soil. Remove seed coverings, maintain moderate moisture, and manage self-seeding to prevent invasiveness. Key steps include collecting seeds, sowing in a sunny spot, and thinning seedlings.

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