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'''[[Cenchrus]] longispinus''' is a species of [[grass]], also known as Spiny Burr Grass or [[Gentle Annie]]. Its [[Burr (fruit)|burrs]] produce sharp, barbed spines that can penetrate the hides and mouth of grazing animals.
'''[[Cenchrus]] longispinus''' is a species of [[grass]], also known as Spiny Burr Grass or [[Gentle Annie]]. Its [[Burr (fruit)|burrs]] produce sharp, barbed spines that can penetrate the hides and mouth of grazing animals.



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Cenchrus longispinus
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longispinus
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Cenchrus longispinus

Cenchrus longispinus is a species of grass, also known as Spiny Burr Grass or Gentle Annie. Its burrs produce sharp, barbed spines that can penetrate the hides and mouth of grazing animals.

It is native to North America. It is a noxious weed in Australia and New Zealand where it was introduced.

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