noun
- A coarse, prickly plant of the genus Xanthium, bearing burrs that cling to clothing and animal fur.
Usage: Also called cocklebur or bur-marigold; common in temperate regions
Examples
- The hiker's socks were covered with clotbur seeds after walking through the field.
- Clotbur is considered a weed in many agricultural areas.
- The dog's fur was matted with clotbur burrs after playing in the meadow.
- Farmers work to remove clotbur from their pastures to protect livestock.
- Children used to collect clotbur pods as toys, sticking them to each other's clothing.