Xanthium chinense

Xanthium chinense

Native to:
Canada | ON, QC | Dominican Republic | Jamaica | Leeward Is. | Mexico | Mexico Gulf | Puerto Rico | United States | AR, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NY, PA, WI

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Xanthium
Species:
Xanthium chinense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash