hairy willowherb

Definitions of hairy willowherb
  1. noun
    plant of Europe and Asia having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; introduced into North America
    synonyms: Epilobium hirsutum, codlins-and-cream
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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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