What is "beggar's-ticks"

beggar-ticks \beggar-ticks\ n.

1. the seed of bur marigolds.

   Syn: spanish needles.

2. any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and pricky fruits that cling to fur and clothing; -- also called beggar's-ticks.

   Syn: bur marigold, burr marigold, beggar's-ticks, sticktight.

n. any of several plants of the genus Bidens having yellow flowers and prickly fruits that cling to fur and clothing [syn: bur marigold, burr marigold, beggar-ticks, sticktight]