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silverweed

silverweed

9.8
A low plant with silvery leaves that often grows in poor or wet soil
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlvərˌwiːd/
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  • Gardeners admire silverweed for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in poor soils.

Examples

  • The leaves of the silverweed shimmered in the morning sunlight along the riverbank.

  • During the hike, we came across a patch of silverweed growing near the marsh.

  • The silverweed grows abundantly in this region.

  • Have you seen the silverweed in the garden?

  • During the hike, we came across a patch of silverweed growing near the marsh.

  • Gardeners admire silverweed for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in poor soils.

  • The leaves of the silverweed shimmered in the morning sunlight along the riverbank.

Synonyms

Potentilla anserina
vssilverweed
  • Specialized
9.9

A low growing plant with silvery leaves that spreads along wet ground

is the common name used instead of the scientific species name

Surface Forms

silverweed singular
silverweeds plural

Morphology

silverweed = silver + weed (transparent) = silver + weed

Meaning is directly derived from 'silver' + 'weed': a plant (weed) with silvery leaves or appearance.

Etymology

Silverweed is simply silver + weed. 'Silver' points to the plant's shiny grey leaves and 'weed' means a wild low plant, so the name tells you it is a plant with silvery leaves.