Puncture vine

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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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Puncture vine being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Tribulus taiwanensis
• Tribulus pentandrus
• Tribulus cistoides

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zygophyllales

Family

Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Tribulus

Species

Tribulus terrestris

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