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Field Sandbur

Description:

Field Sandbur is a type of grass weed that is known for its prickly seed heads, often found in fields and other open areas. It belongs to the grass family, and its scientific name is Cenchrus spp.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The Field Sandbur is an invasive weed that can compete with crops for resources.
• Verb: Farmers need to control and remove Field Sandburs from their fields.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: The prickly seed heads of Field Sandbur plants

• Noun: Watch out for the Field Sandbur seeds; they can stick to your clothes.
• Adjective: The hiker's socks were filled with irritating Field Sandbur burrs.

Sense 2: Field Sandbur as a weed

• Noun: The Field Sandbur is harmful to crops and should be eliminated.
• Adjective: Farmers are concerned about the spreading Field Sandbur infestation.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Field Sandbur plants have taken over the farmer's field.
2. Be careful while walking barefoot in the field to avoid stepping on Field Sandburs.
3. We need to control the Field Sandbur population to protect our crops from damage.
4. He spent hours pulling out the Field Sandburs from his garden.
5. The dog got Field Sandbur burrs tangled in its fur during the walk.

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