Willowherb

noun

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Noun

1
Any of several flowering plants, mostly in the genus Epilobium of the family Onagraceae.
"Never had they noticed the roses so vivid, the willow-herb so riotous, the meadow-sweet so odorous and pervading."
2
a plant of the genus Epilobium having pink or yellow flowers and seeds with silky hairs wordnet

Example

"Never had they noticed the roses so vivid, the willow-herb so riotous, the meadow-sweet so odorous and pervading."

Etymology

From willow + herb.

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