Herb. [f. CATCH v. + WEED.] Goose-grass or Cleavers (Galium Aparine).
1776. Withering, Bot. Arrangem. (1796), II. 193. Catchweed, Goosegrass, Cleavers, Clivers.
1861. Miss Pratt, Flower. Pl., III. 154. Leaves, stems, and globular fruits are all bristly, and the latter often cling to the clothing…. Thus it is called … Catchweed.
