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stickyseed
Scientific Name: Blennosperma
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Considerations for Pets
- Some plants produce seeds covered in hooks or spines that can become stuck in animal fur, causing discomfort and matting.
- The text mentions cats coming inside with seeds stuck in their fur, particularly on their back, sides, and tail, indicating a potential for external irritation.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "Goose Grass or Sticky Weed, which children throw at one another in a game," indicating a common interaction with the plant.
Common Names
- Goose Grass
- Sticky Weed
- Sticky Willy
- Stickybud
- Clivers
- Kisses
Distribution and Habitat
- *Florestina tripteris* is mentioned as a short-lived annual plant accidentally introduced to Australia in contaminated pasture grass seed.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Several plants have seeds with sticky hairs, bristles, hooks, or barbs that facilitate dispersal.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Animals, particularly birds, play a role in seed dispersal, with sticky seeds adhering to their fur or beaks.