rosebay willowherb

Definitions of rosebay willowherb
  1. noun
    tall North American perennial with creeping rootstocks and narrow leaves and spikes of pinkish-purple flowers occurring in great abundance in burned-over areas or recent clearings; an important honey plant
    synonyms: Epilobium angustifolium, fireweed, giant willowherb, wickup
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    willowherb
    a plant of the genus Epilobium having pink or yellow flowers and seeds with silky hairs
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