HyperDic: spanish_needles

English > 2 senses of the expression Spanish needles:
NOUNplantSpanish needles, beggar-ticksthe seed of bur marigolds
plantSpanish needles, Bidens bipinnatacommon bur marigold of the eastern United States
English > Spanish needles: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningThe seed of bur marigolds.
Synonymbeggar-ticks
Part ofbur marigold, burr marigold, beggar-ticks, beggar's-ticks, sticktightAny of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing
Broaderbur, burrseed vessel having hooks or prickles
English > Spanish needles: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningCommon bur marigold of the eastern United States.
SynonymBidens bipinnata
Broaderbur marigold, burr marigold, beggar-ticks, beggar's-ticks, sticktightAny of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing

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