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xanthium

/ˈzæn.θi.əm/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈzæn.θi.əm/

proper noun

A genus of coarse herbs characterized by small heads of greenish flowers that produce burrs with hooked bristles.

  • 🇷🇺Род грубых трав, характеризующийся мелкими головками зеленоватых цветков, которые образуют колючки с крючковатыми щетинками.
  1. Coarse herb with burrs C2 formal scientific

    A genus of coarse, annual herbs in the daisy family, characterized by small greenish flower heads and fruits that are burrs covered with hooked bristles.

    • Xanthium plants are often found in disturbed soils and along riverbanks.
    • The hooked bristles of the Xanthium burr easily attach to animal fur or clothing.
    • Farmers consider Xanthium a troublesome weed in many agricultural fields.

    🇷🇺Дурнишник

    Synonyms: clotburcocklebur

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