Definition
goosegrass
noun
- A common climbing or sprawling plant with hooked hairs that cling to clothing and animal fur; cleavers.
Usage: Also called catchweed or sticky willy; The hooked hairs allow the plant to spread by adhering to passing animals and people
Examples
- The hiker's socks were covered with goosegrass seeds after walking through the meadow.
- Goosegrass grows abundantly in hedgerows and disturbed areas throughout temperate regions.
- The plant's hooked hairs make goosegrass an effective hitchhiker on animal fur.
- Children often pick goosegrass and throw it at each other because it sticks so well.
- Goosegrass has been used traditionally in herbal medicine for various remedies.