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About Cocklebur and Broomsedge


About Broomsedge and Cocklebur


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Grass   

Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa   
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   

Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium   
Virginia water horehound   

Number of Varieties
3   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides   
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
5.10 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
15.20 cm   
99+
30.48 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown, Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Orange, Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green   
Tan, Sandy Brown   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Fall   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Medium   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic   
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root   
Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties   
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium   
ANDROPOGON virginicus   

Common Name
Cocklebur   
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   

In Hindi
cocklebur   
Broomsedge grass   

In German
Klette   
broomsedge Gras   

In French
cocklebur   
broomsedge herbe   

In Spanish
cadillo   
hierba Broomsedge   

In Greek
ήρα   
Broomsedge γρασίδι   

In Portuguese
kokklevor   
Broomsedge grama   

In Polish
kokklevor   
Broomsedge trawy   

In Latin
kokklevor   
Broomsedge herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Cyperales   

Family
Asclepiadaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Xanthium   
Andropogon   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Heliantheae   
Andropogoneae   

Subfamily
Asteroideae   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Cocklebur and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Broomsedge. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cocklebur and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cocklebur and Broomsedge

Season and care of Cocklebur and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cocklebur and Broomsedge Physical Information

Cocklebur and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Broomsedge are as follows:

Care of Cocklebur and Broomsedge

Care of Cocklebur and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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