Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Sclerolaena lanicuspis
Woolly Copperburr
Other Names: Spinach Burr
Regional Subspecies: n/a
Habit:
Hairy small perennial to 40 cm high. Bunched, linear leaves covered in hairs. Fruit usually with three spreading, hairy spines, almost hidden under long hairs (year round). Short-lived.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Many vegetation communities on various soils, rarely on heavy clay. Prefers 300 – 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect seed all year. Propagate from seed.
Values & Uses:
Prevents soil erosion, reclaims scalds. Good for grazing.