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willowherb

/ˈwɪl.oʊˌhɜːrb/
wil · low · herb
Plural:willowherbs
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willowherb Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Epilobium or Chamaenerion (family Onagraceae), native to temperate and subarctic regions, having narrow willow-like leaves, four-petaled pink, purple, or white blossoms often arranged in tall terminal spikes, and plumed seeds dispersed by the wind.

Example

"Tall spikes of pink willowherb quickly colonized the cleared woodland margin after the summer timber harvest."

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• Nearby Words

willoughby
willow
willowbrook
willowherb
willowy
willpower
willy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century as a compound of "willow" and "herb," in reference to the plant's narrow, lance-shaped leaves that closely resemble those of a willow tree.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Willowherb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/willowherb
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