Fireweed Definition
fīrwēd
noun
Any of a number of plants that grow readily on cleared or burned-over land; esp., a species (Epilobium angustifolium) of willow herb, with purplish-red flowers.
Webster's New World
Any of several weedy North American plants of the genus Erechtites in the composite family, having small white or greenish flowers grouped in discoid heads.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- rosebay-willowherb
- giant willowherb
- Epilobium angustifolium
- wickup
- Erechtites hieracifolia
Other Word Forms of Fireweed
Noun
Singular:
fireweed
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