Cenchrus longispinus (Hackel) Fernald. Northern Sandspur, Common Sandspur. Phen: May-Oct. Hab: Fields, roadsides, disturbed areas, lawns. Dist: ME west to OR, south to FL, TX, and CA.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = Ar, C, ETx1, F, FlGr, FNA25, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo1, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, SFla, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, Crins (1991); = Cenchrus pauciflorus Benth. – G, HC, S, WV, misapplied
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
- Great Plains: UPL
- Midwest: UPL
- Northcentral & Northeast: UPL
Heliophily: 8
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