willowherb
- noun
- /ˈwɪloʊˌhɜrb/
- Specialized
:
epilobio
- The silky seeds of the willowherb floated away on the breeze.
Examples
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The hedgerow was full of blooming willowherb in early summer.
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Many species of willowherb thrive in disturbed soils and open spaces.
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The willowherb blooms beautifully in late summer.
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Look at the beautiful willowherb growing there!
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In the summer, the meadow was awash with pink flowers from the willowherb plants swaying gently in the breeze.
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The botanist identified the willowherb among other wildflowers during her field research in the national park.
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Children were delighted to discover a patch of willowherb blooming brightly by the stream during their nature walk.
Synonyms
A group of flowering plants like fireweed that grow in cold regions
A tall wild plant with purple flowers and hairy stems that grows in wet places
A plant from Europe and Asia with purple red flowers and hairy stems that often grows near rivers
A tall wild plant with narrow leaves and spikes of pink flowers that often grows after fires and attracts bees
A tall plant with many pink flowers that bees like
Compounds
A plant from Europe and Asia with purple red flowers and hairy stems that often grows near rivers
A tall wild plant with narrow leaves and spikes of pink flowers that often grows after fires and attracts bees
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Willowherb is made from the words willow and herb, because its long, narrow leaves look like those of a willow tree, so the name means 'a herb with willow-like leaves'. That's why willowherb today refers to a small flowering plant with narrow leaves and silky seeds.
