Burrbark

/ˈbɜrˌbɑrk/ noun

Definition

A tree or plant with a spiky or burred bark texture, or a specific tree species identified by rough, prickly bark.

Etymology

Compound of burr (spiky seed case) plus bark (tree covering), descriptively naming a tree based on its distinctive rough or spiny outer layer.

Kelly Says

Plant names like 'burrbark' are disappearing as scientific Latin names take over, but they're actually more helpful because they describe what the plant actually looks like.

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