Jun 29, 2021 · Sandbur (Cenchrus spp.) is a grassy annual weed. There are a couple of different types, some of which may get 20 inches (50 cm.) high. The common lawn pest is more likely a spreading …

Field sandbur sometimes persists through winter in the southern U.S.A. (CDFA). Description: Seedlings are rolled in the bud and have membranous, hairy ligules less than 0.06” (0.15 cm) long. The bur …

Sandbur (Cenchrus) can be a very troublesome weed in warm-season turf species. It is easily identified by the seedhead, which is a spike of tiny burs that can hurt when touched. This weed thrives in …

Feb 7, 2025 · Whether in well-managed bermudagrass hayfields or lush grazed natives, many forage managers still encounter a steady growing sandbur population. The first step to wage war against …

Is your lawn getting overrun with sandbur? Learn how to get rid of Sandbur using the products recommended in our DIY Sandbur treatment guide.

Sandbur is a summer annual grass. Sandbur forms clumps due to lack of rhizomes and stolons, but can root at nodes on the stems if they touch the ground. The leaves are folded in the bud, the ligule is a …

Sep 9, 2025 · Southern sandbur is an annual grass that grows in pastures and cropland throughout the warm areas of the southern United States from Virginia to California. This native grass is adapted to …

sandbur, (genus Cenchrus), genus of about 20 to 25 species of grasses native to warm sandy areas of North America, North Africa, Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific.

Jan 20, 2025 · Whether in well-managed bermudagrass hayfields or lush grazed natives, many forage managers still encounter an ever-growing sandbur population. The first step to wage war against …

Sandbur is an annual weed that produces seeds inside of a specialized floret known as a bur. The bur protects and keeps the seeds viable for years in the soil.