bur reed
noun
: any of a genus (Sparganium of the family Sparganiaceae) of herbaceous plants with globose fruits resembling burs
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Another grain was found that appears to be from Sparganium, or bur reed.
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Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2010
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Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2010
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“Bur reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bur%20reed. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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