Hackelia (Noun)
Meaning
Stickweed; beggar's lice.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hackelia plant is often considered a nuisance due to its sticky seeds that cling to clothing and fur.
- Hackelia is a type of flowering plant that is commonly found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.
- The seeds of the hackelia plant are particularly troublesome, as they can easily become tangled in animal fur and human hair.
- In some regions, hackelia is also known as stickweed or beggar's lice due to its sticky seeds.
- The hackelia plant produces small, blue or purple flowers that are often overlooked due to its more notorious seeds.