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Bathurst burr was first introduced into Australia in the early 1800s from South America as a result of contaminated grain or livestock imports. It is a common weed in many parts of the world and reduces agricultural productivity. Bathurst burr is an erect, much branched annual herb, up to 1 m high but usually 30 cm to 60 cm. Leaves are dark green on the upper surface, a paler green on the under surface, up to 7 cm long and usually three lobed. Stems are branched with one or two 3-pronged yellow spines at the base of each leaf stalk.
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