If you go out into a grassy field at this time of year, you will probably come back with little seeds on your clothes. The seeds stick to your clothes, and they don’t come off easily. They are called “beggar’s lice” in English. In Japan, there is one kind of plant called “nusubitohagi.” When I was working at the environmental center, I had to cut the grass. After I finished the job, I came back and looked down at my green workpants. I thought they were a solid color, so I was surprised when I saw they had a nice pattern on them. I looked more closely and saw that they were covered in little green “nusubitohagi” seeds. (118 words)