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Xanthium

Xanthium

9.9
A prickly weed with small hooked burrs that stick to fur and clothes
  • noun
  • /ˈzænθiəm/
  • Specialized
: Xanthium
  • Many farmers struggle to control the spread of Xanthium in their fields due to its invasive nature.

Examples

  • Xanthium is known for its small heads of greenish flowers and burrs covered with hooked bristles.

  • Xanthium approaching Tranquility Base.

    Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

  • Its name is the Xanthium.

    Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

  • They take care of the Xanthium.

    Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)

  • Although one study showed that the PEDF level was enhanced when treated with xanthatin as a medicinal component from Xanthium 56, limited information has been found regarding the role of phytochemicals in PEDF secretions.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The herbal remedy made from Xanthium has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.

Synonyms

genus Xanthium
vsXanthium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of coarse plants with small green flower heads and seed burrs with hooked bristles that stick to fur

is the same concept but presented as a shorter label

Compounds

genus Xanthium
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of coarse plants with small green flower heads and seed burrs with hooked bristles that stick to fur

Surface Forms

Xanthium singular
Xanthiums plural

Etymology

The word Xanthium comes from the Greek xanthos meaning 'yellow'. These rough herbs often have yellowish flowers or seed parts and produce burrs with hooked bristles, so the name points to the plant's colour and helps you remember this prickly plant.