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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: Can you identify this plant - growing at South Cape Beach Mashpee, MA

  • Question

    Can you identify this plant - growing at South Cape Beach Mashpee, MA

    Answer

    Dear DonnaE617, the plant is Xanthium strumarium (rough cocklebur), a member of the aster family. They grow coastal and inland, most often found on shorelines. Best wishes.