Catchweed

Herb. [f. CATCH v. + WEED.] Goose-grass or Cleavers (Galium Aparine).

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1776. Withering, Bot. Arrangem. (1796), II. 193. Catchweed, Goosegrass, Cleavers, Clivers.

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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.

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