Tumbleweed

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Easy-To-Read Word List by Various (1990)

A large weed that grows in a

round shape and has short roots. When

a strong wind blows, the dry weed is

pulled loose and blown away.

Aquifer Open Bible Dictionary by Mission Mutual, adapted from the Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary (2023)

A tumbleweed is a dry, round plant that rolls across the ground when blown by the wind. The "tumbleweed" mentioned in Psalm 83:13 and Isaiah 17:13 likely refer to the Palestinian tumbleweed (Gundelia tournefortii). This plant belongs to the thistle family. It is a prickly herb that contains a milky juice. When it dries, it breaks off and rolls across the land, often gathering in large piles in low areas.