codlins-and-cream
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant: A perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia, characterized by hairy stems and leaves, and purplish-red flowers. It has been introduced to North America. * Scientific name: Epilobium hirsutum * Common names: Great willowherb, hairy willowherb.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The wet meadow was filled with the tall, pink spikes of codlins-and-cream.
- Botanists study codlins-and-cream as an example of a plant that has successfully naturalized in new regions.
Advanced Usage
- As a common name: The name "codlins-and-cream" is a folk name, likely referring to the color of the flowers, which might resemble a cooked apple (codlin) with cream. It is primarily used in British English and in historical or botanical contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Great willowherb (n): The most widely used common name for this plant, especially in North America.
- Hairy willowherb (n): Another common name that directly describes the plant's physical characteristic.
- (n): The scientific Latin name for the species.
Synonyms
- Great willowherb
- Hairy willowherb
Related Phrases
- Willowherb family: Refers to the genus or the broader Onagraceae family, to which this plant belongs.
- Fireweed is a close relative in the willowherb family.
Noun
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plant of Europe and Asia having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; introduced into North America
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