Associations to the word «Xanthium»

Wiktionary

XANTHIUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Asteraceae   — cockleburs.

Dictionary definition

XANTHIUM, noun. Coarse herbs having small heads of greenish flowers followed by burrs with hooked bristles.

Wise words

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