*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
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Great Plains: UPL
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