Burroweed

/ˈbɜroʊwid/ noun

Definition

A desert plant that tumbleseed across the landscape, found in southwestern North America.

Etymology

Possibly from burrow (to dig under) + weed, or from a native language name. A desert plant with tumbling seeds.

Kelly Says

Burroweed tumbleweeds scatter their seeds by rolling across the desert in wind—they're nomadic plants that treat the whole desert floor as their home range!

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