Caesar's weed

Description:

Caesar weed is an erect shrub that grows up to 10 feet in height. The plant is single stalked, with free-branching stems that comprise a bushy appearance. The leaves are palmately lobed, pubescent with stellate hairs, and 4-8 cm long. Flowers are borne in axillary clusters, pinkish-violet, about 1 cm across. Fruit is pubescent with hooked bristles or barbs that cling to clothing or fur. It grows as an annual species in many areas of Florida but may perennate in south Florida.

Habitat:

Caesar weed invades disturbed areas, pastures, eroded areas, and perennial crop plantations. The species does not compete well in tall grass and brush lands and does not grow under forest canopies. Caesar weed tolerates salt spray but does not grow in saturated soils. Having an aggressive habit, Caesar weed grows rapidly and can reach 2 to 7 feet by the end of the first year

Notes:

" this happens to be my first Noah spotting" . It grows as an annual species in many areas of Florida but may perennate in south Florida.