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• Type: "in Brasiliae sabulosis maritimis circa Bahiam legit cl. Salzman."

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common name: Bindii [n/a] common name: Star Burr [n/a]

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common name: Star Burr [n/a]

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common name: Starburr [n/a]

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common name: Starburr [n/a]

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common name: Starburr [n/a]

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• APC Dist.: WA (naturalised), NT (naturalised), Qld (naturalised), NSW (naturalised), Vic (doubtfully naturalised)

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common name: Goat's Head Chinese Burr [n/a] common name: Star-Burr [n/a]

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