Tridents And Pitchforks
A close-up view of the seeds of Bindens pilosa weed indicate why they have such a successful means of seed dispersal. Barbed projections at the apex of each seed catch onto clothing and animal fur and feathers. People who walk through areas infested with this pest can attest to the tedious task of removing these seeds and discovering the many hidden places to which they have attached themselves, giving them the sarcastic title of "Farmers' Friends"! They are also called "Cobblers' Pegs", "beggar-ticks", "Spanish needle" and "Devils Pitchfork".
Tridents And Pitchforks
A close-up view of the seeds of Bindens pilosa weed indicate why they have such a successful means of seed dispersal. Barbed projections at the apex of each seed catch onto clothing and animal fur and feathers. People who walk through areas infested with this pest can attest to the tedious task of removing these seeds and discovering the many hidden places to which they have attached themselves, giving them the sarcastic title of "Farmers' Friends"! They are also called "Cobblers' Pegs", "beggar-ticks", "Spanish needle" and "Devils Pitchfork".