Thimbleweed is the common name of any of several plants with seed heads resembling a thimble. Species called thimbleweed include: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thimbleweed
Thim'ble·weed` noun (Botany) Any plant of the composite genus Rudbeckia , coarse herbs somewhat resembling the sunflower; -- so called from their conical receptacles. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/44