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willowherb

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willowherb
1. any of various temperate and arctic onagraceous plants of the genus Epilobium, having narrow leaves, terminal clusters of pink, purplish, or white flowers, and willow-like feathery seeds
2. short for rosebay willowherb (see rosebay)
3. (not in botanical usage) another name for purple loosestrife (see loosestrife)
4. hairy willowherb See codlins-and-cream
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Rosebay willowherb, renowned for its phoenix-like capacity to rise out of ashes on a derelict site is the fireweed that sets the scene orally and visually, taking the strain of the passing of the age of steam.
Romantic, forgotten world of steam rail by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Cord moss's window of opportunity is already closing, with a taller, more robust pyrophile - rosebay willowherb - annexing its territory.
Country diary by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
The 50-year-old, of Willowherb Close, Binley, says cracks in paving slabs and badly made dropped kerbs are making journeys from home to places like University Hospital, Walsgrave, and local shops almost impossible.
Man's plea over cracked paving slabs; COMPLAINT: Council tells ... by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
 
 
 
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