Puncture Vine, Goathead, Torito, Toboso, Caltrop

• Scientific Name: Tribulus Terrestris Linnaeus
• Common Name: Puncture Vine, Goathead, Torito, Toboso, Caltrop
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A Flora of Southwestern Arizona. Part 20. Eudicots: Solanaceae to Zygophyllaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-52: 1-66. Published 4 August 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/52PhytoN-SWArizPt20.pdf#page=62
• Habitat: Roadsides, disturbed areas, yards, disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Opposite pinnate
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spiny fruits
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Zygophyllaceae (caltrop family)