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Bindii or puncture vine

Tribulus terrestris

Photo by Mick G
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26.5253, -80.0664

Field Notes

Description:

Ground cover herbaceous plant with green compound 3 to 4 inch long leaves. Height from ground 3 to 6 inches. Five petaled bright yellow flower with a slightly lighter yelow stamen and pistil,

Habitat:

Open lawn area in a poor fertility area.

Notes:

By having this ID'ed I learned that the sharp little "land mine" that I had in my sandle was from this plant.

Reference Links:

Tribulus terrestris

Species ID Suggestions

Bindii

Tribulus sp.

Reference Link
Andrea Lim
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Comments (1)
Mick G
Thank you @Andrea Lim. Because of your ID I realized the "land mine" I had in my sandal was from this. Missed it.

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Flowers of North America
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Florida Invasives
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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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