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cenchrus

/ˈsɛŋ.krəs/

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noun

/ˈsɛŋ.krəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод трав семейства злаковых, характеризующийся наличием колючих плодов.

A genus of grasses in the family Gramineae, characterized by having burs.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of grasses in the family Poaceae (Gramineae), characterized by having spiny burs or bristly seed heads.

    ruЦенхрус

    • Cenchrus species are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
    • The burs of Cenchrus can attach to animal fur and clothing.
    • Botanists classify Cenchrus within the subfamily Panicoideae.

    Synonymsburgrasssandbursandspur