Barbellate


having short, stiff hairs.
Historical Examples

Pappus of 15–40 capillary bristles, manifestly plumose or only barbellate.
The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States Asa Gray

adjective
(of plants or plant organs) covered with barbs, hooks, or bristles
(of animals) possessing bristles or barbels

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