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Vocabulary Entry
sandspur
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A type of spurge plant (genus Euphorbia) that often grows in sandy soils.
Example Sentences
"The sandspur thrives in the hot, dry climate of the beach."
"He discovered a patch of sandspurs while hiking in the dunes."
"The landscape was dotted with vibrant flowers, including sandspurs."
N
noun
A grass (Cenchrus spinifex) with sharp, spiny seeds that can attach to clothing and skin.
Example Sentences
"Watch out for sandspurs when walking barefoot on the grass."
"The children complained about stepping on sandspurs during their game."
"She had to remove several sandspurs from her pet's paws after they played outside."