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Amaranthus spinosus
Common name: Needle Burr, Tumbleweed
Erect, branched, annual herb growing up to 1 m high. It often takes on a shrubby look.
The stems of Needle Burr may be reddish while the leaves are dull green. The flowers of Needle Burr are small and greenish white.
Distribution:
Needle Burr can be found in stockyards, wastelands and along roadsides. It prefers warm, sunny situations along the central and north coast of NSW and the coast of Qld.
Bibliography:
Auld, B.A. and Medd, R.W. (1987) Weeds: an illustrated botanical guide to the weeds of Australia, Inkata Press, Melbourne.
