Cynoglossum

/ˌsɪnəˈɡlɑsəm/ noun

Definition

A genus of plants with bristly seeds that stick to fur and clothing, commonly known as hound's-tongue because the leaves resemble a dog's tongue.

Etymology

From Greek 'kyon' (dog) plus 'glossa' (tongue), literally 'dog's tongue.' Named for the plant's leaves, which resemble a canine tongue in texture and shape.

Kelly Says

Cynoglossum is brilliantly designed for travel—its sticky seeds cling to animal fur and human clothes, hitchhiking miles away to spread the species, like nature's velcro!

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