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thimbleweed
noun
thim·ble·weed
ˈthim-bəl-ˌwēd 
: any of various anemones (such as Anemone virginiana and A. cylindrica) with cylindrical seed heads
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“Thimbleweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thimbleweed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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