❌ Invasive

Cocklebur

Xanthium strumarium · Asteraceae

Also known as: Chota gokhru

Weed of riverbanks, wasteland and fields; burred fruits foul wool and seedlings are toxic to livestock

🌍 Origin: Americas (naturalised) (not native to India)

Why Cocklebur is a problem

Weed of riverbanks, wasteland and fields; burred fruits foul wool and seedlings are toxic to livestock

What to plant instead

Management species

Frequently asked questions

Is Cocklebur invasive in India?

Yes. Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) is considered invasive in India. Weed of riverbanks, wasteland and fields; burred fruits foul wool and seedlings are toxic to livestock

Why is Cocklebur a problem?

Weed of riverbanks, wasteland and fields; burred fruits foul wool and seedlings are toxic to livestock

Other invasive plants to avoid

🚫 Lantana 🚫 Vilayati babul 🚫 Congress grass 🚫 Mile-a-minute

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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