bur marigold

noun

1. any of various composite plants of the genus Bidens, especially those having conspicuous yellow flowers.

bur marigold

noun

1. any plant of the genus Bidens that has yellow flowers and pointed fruits that cling to fur and clothing: family Asteraceae (composites) Also calledbeggar-tickssticktight

Word History and Origins

Origin of bur marigold¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

The Wild Sunflower and the Bur Marigold, or "Stick-tight," belong to the same family as the Golden-rod, the Composite Family.

From Project Gutenberg

Heads permanently erect Bur Marigold, Bidens connata. 132a.

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Heads nodding after flowering Bur Marigold, Bidens cernua. 131b.

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