Southern sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus) is a native Florida annual grass with a shallow root system perfectly adapted to dry, sandy soil. This species is notorious for its burs used for seed dispersal that can penetrate skin and cause painful injuries.

• Scientific Name: Cenchrus echinatus
  
• Common Name: Southern sandbur
• Seasonality: Warm
• Soil Type: Dry
• Toxicity: Non-toxic although burs are hazardous
• Plant habit: Clumping annual
• Identification and Control of Southern Sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus L.) in Hayfields UF/IFAS Extension Publication

• Relevant Resources
  • Identification and Control of Southern Sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus L.) in Hayfields UF/IFAS Extension Publication
  • USDA Plant Profile
  • Invasive Species Compendium
  • Atlas of Florida Plants