shepherd's needle

noun — 2 senses

shepherd's needle

noun
1

Venus comb (Scandix pecten-veneris)

2

Beggar's ticks (Bidens spp.)

Synonyms
Venus comb, lady's comb, stork's needle, black jack, burr marigold, cobbler's pegs, Spanish needles, stickseeds, tickseeds, tickseed sunflower

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