cocklebur (Meaning)
cocklebur (n)
any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs
burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (except extreme N) and Asia Minor; sometimes cultivated for medicinal and culinary use
cocklebur (n.)
A coarse, composite weed, having a rough or prickly fruit; one of several species of the genus Xanthium; -- called also clotbur.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cocklebur
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cocklebur Sentence Examples
- Hikers beware! The trail is riddled with cockleburs, ready to snag on clothing with their prickly burrs.
- The abandoned farmyard was overrun with cockleburs, their spiky fruits clinging to anything that brushed past.
- Although a nuisance, cockleburs are surprisingly good at dispersing their seeds thanks to their hitchhiking burrs.
- Despite being a weed, some artists appreciate the unique form and texture of the dried cocklebur seed pod.
- Farmers wage a constant battle against cockleburs, as they compete with crops for water and nutrients.
- Interestingly, cockleburs are part of the sunflower family, despite their lack of showy flowers.
- The tiny seedlings of the cocklebur contain toxins that can be harmful to livestock if ingested.
- In some parts of the world, traditional medicine uses cockleburs for various ailments, though scientific evidence is lacking.
- Cockleburs may be a weed, but their tenacity and resilience are undeniable.
- With their burrs clinging to animal fur, cockleburs have become masters of hitchhiking across vast distances.
FAQs About the word cocklebur
any coarse weed of the genus Xanthium having spiny burrs, burdock having heart-shaped leaves found in open woodland, hedgerows and rough grassland of Europe (ex
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Hikers beware! The trail is riddled with cockleburs, ready to snag on clothing with their prickly burrs.
The abandoned farmyard was overrun with cockleburs, their spiky fruits clinging to anything that brushed past.
Although a nuisance, cockleburs are surprisingly good at dispersing their seeds thanks to their hitchhiking burrs.
Despite being a weed, some artists appreciate the unique form and texture of the dried cocklebur seed pod.
