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Hackelia

Hackelia

9.9
A plant with sticky seeds that cling to fur or clothing
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The seeds of Hackelia easily attach to hikers' clothing when walking through the woods.

Examples

  • Many farmers consider Hackelia a nuisance weed because its burrs stick to animal fur.

  • The Hackelia plant is often found in dry, rocky areas.

  • Botanists conducted a survey to document the diversity of Hackelia species in the region.

  • Have you ever seen a Hackelia in the wild?

  • Farmers often complain about Hackelia as its seeds cling to livestock and ruin their coats.

  • While hiking, I noticed the prickly burrs of Hackelia stuck to my backpack.

  • In fields across the countryside, Hackelia can be seen spreading its sticky seeds in late summer.

Synonyms

beggar's lice
vsHackelia
  • US
9.9

A plant with small sticky seeds that attach to clothes or animal fur

is the scientific genus term rather than a general common name for them
stickweed
vsHackelia
9.9

A small plant whose seeds cling to clothing or animal fur

is a specific scientific genus narrower than that broad common term

Surface Forms

Hackelia singular
Hackelias plural

Etymology

Hackelia is a Latin-style scientific name for plants often called stickweed or 'beggar's lice'. A helpful way to remember Hackelia is to think of the English word 'stick' because its sticky seeds cling to animal fur and clothing, which explains the plant's common names.