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swampy beggar-ticks

 

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Noun swampy beggar-ticks has 1 sense
  1. swampy beggar-ticks, Bidens connata - bur marigold of eastern and northern United States and Canada common in wet pastures and meadows
    --1 is a kind of bur marigold, burr marigold, beggar-ticks, beggar's-ticks, sticktight

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Swampy Beggar-Ticks

Description:

Swampy beggar-ticks, scientifically known as Bidens Bidentoides, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to wetland areas. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its tall, slender stems and small yellow flowers. The plant's name is derived from the stick-like fruits that cling to clothing or animal fur, resembling clinging ticks.

Sense 1: Noun (Plural: swampy beggar-ticks)

A swampy beggar-tick refers to the plant itself, specifically its stems, leaves, and flowers.

Sample Sentence:

During our hike through the marsh, we noticed several swampy beggar-ticks growing along the water's edge.

Sense 2: Noun (Plural: swampy beggar-ticks)

Swampy beggar-ticks can also refer to the stick-like fruits or seeds of the plant.

Sample Sentence:

After our trek in the wetlands, we had to meticulously remove the swampy beggar-ticks from our clothes.

Sense 3: Adjective

Used as an adjective, swampy beggar-ticks describes something related to or resembling the characteristics of the plant or its habitat.

Sample Sentence:

The explorer trudged through the swampy beggar-ticks-filled marsh, struggling to move forward.

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