Buffalobur Solanum rostratum L.

Buffalobur Solanum rostratum L. Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family) Life cycle: Annual Habitat: Pastures, crop fields General description: Erect with ascending branches, heights of 2-­‐3 ft. Stems densely covered with yellow spines. Leaves with deep, rounded lobes, spines developing on upper and lower leaf veins. Flowers with 5 fused, bright yellow petals. Leaves and flowers often wrinkled. Key ID traits: Deeply lobed leaves with spines developing on veins. Agronomy 217 Weed Identification