Beggar’s-lice
(used with a singular or plural verb) any of several plants, especially of the genera Cynoglossum and Hackelia, having small, prickly fruits that stick to clothing.
(used with a plural verb) the fruits or seeds of such a plant.
noun (functioning as sing)
any of several plants, esp the stickseed, having small prickly fruits that adhere to clothing, fur, etc
the seed or fruit of any of these plants
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