xanthiums

[US]/ˈzænθiəmz/
[UK]/ˈzænθiəmz/

Translation

n.A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as cockleburs, characterized by their spiny burrs and opposite leaves.; The fruits or seeds of plants in the Xanthium genus, which are typically covered with hooked spines that cling to fur and clothing.

Phrases & Collocations

xanthium plants

xanthium burrs

removing xanthiums

xanthium pollen

xanthium infestation

xanthium extract

xanthium leaves

gathering xanthiums

xanthium oil

xanthium seeds

Example Sentences

the xanthiums clung to my clothing as i walked through the field.

farmers struggle to eradicate xanthiums from their crops.

xanthiums produce burrs that attach to animal fur.

the garden was overrun with prickly xanthiums.

children often get xanthium burrs stuck in their hair.

xanthiums are considered invasive weeds in many regions.

the rancher removed xanthiums from the horse's mane.

xanthiums can cause skin irritation when handled.

she carefully picked the xanthiums from her wool sweater.

the hikers avoided the area dense with xanthiums.

xanthiums spread rapidly through seed dispersal.

gardeners use herbicides to control xanthiums.

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