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bur reed or bur-reed (bûrrd)

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Any of various aquatic or wetland plants of the genus Sparganium, having elongated leaves and ball-like clusters of tiny beaked fruits.

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bur reed

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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a marsh plant of the genus Sparganium, having narrow leaves, round clusters of small green flowers, and round prickly fruit: family Sparganiaceae

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bur reed - marsh plant having elongated linear leaves and round prickly fruit genus Sparganium, Sparganium - type and sole genus of Sparganiaceae; marsh or aquatic herbs of temperate regions herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests