What is another word for catchweed?
Pronunciation: [kˈat͡ʃwiːd] (IPA) 
Catchweed is a common weed that grows on farm fields, gardens, and even along roadsides. It is also known as cleavers, bedstraw, stickywilly, and goosegrass. These various synonyms are derived from the plant's unique characteristics which are sticky and clingy to anything it touches. This makes it difficult to remove and can easily spread to other areas. Catchweed's Latin name, Galium aparine, literally means "the sticky one," and accurately describes its clinging nature. While it may not be a desirable plant to have in your garden, it does have some medicinal properties and can serve as food for animals.
