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 Tribulus cistoides L.
 Goat's Head Burr
This plant grows on beaches in North Queensland. It has vicious spiny seedcases. It is uncertain as to whether it is native or introduced in Australia but is native to tropical America.

 

    Tribulus cistoides Tribulus cistoides
   
Description: Flower Description: Flower
    Location:Wangetti Beach, North Queensland Location:Wangetti Beach, North Queensland
    GPS coordinates:16˚39.3852S, 145°34.2201E GPS coordinates:16˚39.3852S, 145°34.2201E
Date:31 March 2018 Date:31 March 2018
    Field No.:6432 Field No.:6432
       
    Tribulus cistoides Tribulus cistoides
   
    Description: Plant on beach Description: Flower - side view
    Location:Wangetti Beach, North Queensland Location:Wangetti Beach, North Queensland
    GPS coordinates:16˚39.3852S, 145°34.2201E GPS coordinates:16˚39.3852S, 145°34.2201E
    Date:25 February 2013 Date:31 March 2018
    Field No.: Field No.:6432
       
    Tribulus cistoides Tribulus cistoides
   
    Description: Leaves with burr with Ipomoea pes-caprae Description:Developing burr and underside of leaves
    Location:Wangetti Beach, North Queensland Location:Wangetti Beach, North Queensland
    GPS coordinates:16˚39.3852S, 145°34.2201E GPS coordinates:16˚39.3852S, 145°34.2201E
    Date:31 March 2018 Date:31 March 2018
    Field No.:6432 Field No.:6432

 

References (accessed 23 April 2018)::

 Barker, R.M. in Wilson, A.J.G. (ed.) (2013), Zygophyllaceae. Flora of Australia 26: 538-539

https://www.jcu.edu.au/discover-nature-at-jcu/plants/nq-weeds-by-common-name/tribulus-cistoides

https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/11-botanical-names/987-tribulus-cistoides

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