Weed profile: California burr
California burr
California burr
Xanthium orientale
California burr is toxic to most livestock at the seedling stage while the cotyledon (first two) leaves are still present. It can cause contact allergy, dermatitis and mechanical injury both to humans and animals. It can also be a major source of vegetable fault in wool, thereby reducing its value. Mature plants are not toxic. California burr is closely related to Noogoora burr.
Status
- Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)