beggar-ticks

• Substantiv, das den Samen des Zweizahns (Bidens) bezeichnet oder eine der verschiedenen Pflanzen der Gattung Bidens mit gelben Blüten und stacheligen Früchten, die an Fell und Kleidung haften.

A noun referring to the seed of bur marigolds, or to any of several plants of the genus Bidens that produce yellow flowers and prickly fruits which cling to fur and clothing.

1. Seed of bur marigoldsC1formal

   The small, barbed seed of plants in the genus Bidens, known for clinging to fur or clothing.

   Samen des Zweizahns

   • The hiker's socks were covered in beggar-ticks after walking through the field.
   • Beggars-ticks are notorious for sticking to animal fur.
   • She spent an hour removing beggar-ticks from her dog's coat.

2. Plants of the genus BidensC1formal

   Any of several plants in the genus Bidens, characterized by yellow flowers and barbed fruits that attach to passing animals or people.

   Zweizahn

   • The garden was overrun with beggar-ticks after the rainy season.
   • Beggars-ticks are often considered a nuisance weed by farmers.
   • The yellow blooms of beggar-ticks attract many pollinators.

   Synonymetickseed