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Puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)

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Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant in the caltrop family (Zygophyllaceae) widely distributed around the world. It is adapted to thrive in dry climate locations in which few other plants can survive, and is a highly invasive species.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Tribulus terrestris
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: Tribulus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Zygophyllales
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Habit: herb

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