bur marigold


noun

any of various composite plants of the genus Bidens, especially those having conspicuous yellow flowers.

Origin of bur marigold

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Words nearby bur marigold

British Dictionary definitions for bur marigold

bur marigold

noun

any plant of the genus Bidens that has yellow flowers and pointed fruits that cling to fur and clothing: family Asteraceae (composites) Also called: beggar-ticks, sticktight