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carrapicho

Xanthium strumarium

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About

The Burweed (Xanthium strumarium) is a species in the genus Xanthium. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Xanthium

Species

Xanthium strumarium (carrapicho)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arrancamoños

French lampourde glouteron

German Gemeine Spitzklette

Portuguese carrapicho

Similar Species in Xanthium

Xanthium ambrosioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of carrapicho?

The scientific name of carrapicho is Xanthium strumarium. It belongs to the genus Xanthium.

Where does carrapicho live?

carrapicho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, Czech Republic.

What family does carrapicho belong to?

carrapicho (Xanthium strumarium) belongs to the genus Xanthium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does carrapicho belong to?

carrapicho (Xanthium strumarium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of carrapicho?

The closest relatives of carrapicho in the genus Xanthium include arzola, Argentine Cocklebur, Californian Burr.