Weeds And Invasive Plants

noun a common name for the plant 'Galium aparine', known for its sticky seeds

• The golf course was infested with goose grass, making it difficult for players to make clean shots.
• I had to pull out all the goose grass from my garden before it took over everything.
• I can't stand that goose grass, it's such a pain to deal with.
• The problem had grown like a patch of goose grass, spreading quickly and uncontrollably.

noun a prickly plant with purple or pink flowers and typically sharp spines

• The thistle is a type of flowering plant known for its prickly leaves and purple flower head.
• Watch out for those thistles in the field, they can prick you if you're not careful.
• I ain't messin' with those thistles, they're like nature's little porcupines.
• The thistle in this situation represents the obstacles we must overcome in order to succeed.