*Amaranthus spinosus L.

Bracts 10–15 mm long, spinescent, subtending the inflorescence branches. Bracteoles spinescent. Leaves ovate to lanceolate, 15–25 mm long occasionally more, paler and strongly reticulate underneath. Perianth segments 5. Coast. Weed. Hornsby Plateau. Introd. from trop. regions. Needle Burr