Spring Cleavers (Noun)
Meaning
Annual having the stem beset with curved prickles; North America and Europe and Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field was overrun with spring cleavers that had to be removed before planting new crops.
- Spring cleavers can be identified by their curved prickles that cling to clothing and skin.
- In North America, spring cleavers are often considered a nuisance due to their ability to spread quickly.
- The curved prickles on the stem of the spring cleavers plant allow it to climb up other plants for support.
- Spring cleavers are found in many parts of Europe and Asia, where they grow as an annual weed.