This perennial has small green flowers that are clustered against the foliage. Sand Bur has a high salt tolerance and requires little water. They are also fire resistant and have fire retardant properties. It is commonly found along the beach and in sandy  coastal areas. This tough  sprawling plant can be found growing amongst Abronia Camissonia cheiranthifolia  Distichlis spicata and other beach loving species. It provides stabilization on sandy slopes and will do best in coastal conditions.