Sticktight
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Title
Sticktight
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Definition
A plant diaspore (e.g., an entire fruit, a fruit surrounded by calyx, a seed, etc.) that attaches by barbs or hoos to and is dispersed by an animal. Sticktights are often associated with weedy habitats and frequently attach to the clothing of humans. See "pega-pega" for Spanish translation.
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