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Definition of willowherb
willowherb
/ˈwɪl.oʊˌhɜːrb/
wil · low · herb
Plural:willowherbs
willowherb Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of various flowering plants of the genus Epilobium (and closely related Chamerion) in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae), native to temperate and subarctic regions globally, characterized by long, willow-like leaves, four-petaled pink or purplish flowers, and a tendency to colonize disturbed ground.
Example
"After the logging operation was finished, the clearings were quickly reclaimed by a dense thicket of rosebay willowherb."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the English words 'willow' and 'herb', so named because the plant's narrow, tapering leaves resemble those of the willow tree.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Willowherb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/willowherb