Puncturevine


	Tribulus terrestris
	Family Name:	Zygophyllaceae
	Class:	B
	Other Names:	caltrop, goathead, cat's-head, devil's thorn
	Why is it a noxious weed?	Puncturevine is a toxic plant and a serious weed in pastures, roadsides, waste places and cultivated fields. The spines of the fruit can cause damage to animals and people. It’s a problem to the fruit pickers when growing in orchards or vineyards.

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