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*Soliva sessilis Ruiz & Pavón. Common name: Field Burweed, Lawn Burweed, Spurweed, Jo-Jo, Barefoot-demon, Evilweed. Phenology: Apr-May. Habitat: Lawns, roadsides. Distribution: Native of South America.

Origin/Endemic status: South America

Other Comments: An unpleasant and painful lawn weed.

Synonymy : = Ar, Fl7, FNA19, POWO, S, Va, WH3, Arriagada & Miller (1997), (basionym); = Cotula sessilis (Ruiz & Pav.) Stace — K4; = n/a — C, F; = Soliva pterosperma (Juss.) Less. — NcTx, RAB, SE1

Links to other floras: = Soliva sessilis - FNA19

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Great Plains: UPL

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