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Catchweed (Noun)

Meaning

Annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Catchweed is a troublesome weed to farmers, notorious for its sticky seeds that cling to clothing and animal fur.
  • The European species of catchweed is often found in areas with disturbed soil, where it can rapidly colonize and spread.
  • Catchweed thrives in a variety of environments, from sandy riverbanks to fertile farmland.
  • In some regions, catchweed is considered a noxious weed, and efforts are made to eradicate it due to its invasive tendencies.
  • The curved prickles on the stem of the catchweed plant serve as a defense mechanism to deter herbivores and competing plant species.

Synonyms

  • Goose Grass
  • Spring Cleavers
  • Cleavers
  • Galium Aparine
  • Clivers

Hypernyms

  • Bedstraw
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