beggar-ticks

• Substantivo que designa a semente da planta do gênero Bidens, bem como qualquer uma das várias plantas desse gênero, que produzem flores amarelas e frutos espinhosos que aderem à roupa e ao pelo de animais.

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.

   Sementes de picão-preto

   • 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.

   Picão

   • 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.

   Sinônimostickseed