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Bur- Means "awesome" or "cool", the best new word to use. WORD founded by Zee and Christina. *BUR*-Savannah,Zeesha,Christina. |
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{{Other uses6|BUR (disambiguation)|Burr (disambiguation)}} |
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[[File:Bur Macro BlackBg.jpg|thumb|right|Burs as seen in the [[UK]].]] |
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[[File:Burrs.png|thumb|Burs in rural Indiana]] |
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A '''bur''' (also spelled '''burr''') is a [[seed]] or dry [[fruit]] in which the seeds bear hooks or teeth which attach themselves to fur or clothing of passing animals or people. The hooks or teeth can be irritants and very hard to get off of clothing, such as wool or cotton. It was the inspiration for [[Velcro]]. |
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Plants with burs are found in many genera: |
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*''[[Acaena]]'' - Piri-piri |
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*''[[Agrimonia]]'' - Agrimony |
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*''[[Ragweed|Ambrosia]]'' - Ragweed |
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*''[[Arctium]]'' - Burdock |
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*''[[Bidens]]'' - Bur marigold |
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*''[[Circaea]]'' - Enchanter's Nightshades |
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*''[[Galium aparine]]'' - Goosegrass |
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*''[[Geum]]'' - Avens |
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*''[[Hackelia]]'' - Stickseed |
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*''[[Osmorhiza]]'' - Cicely |
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Revision as of 04:38, 28 November 2010
Bur- Means "awesome" or "cool", the best new word to use. WORD founded by Zee and Christina. *BUR*-Savannah,Zeesha,Christina.