fireweed

/ˈfaɪərˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant (Epilobium angustifolium) with tall spikes of pinkish-purple flowers, native to North America; also, a similar plant (Chamerion angustifolium) of northern Europe and Asia.

“The hikers passed through a field of fireweed as they ascended the mountain.”

Synonyms

  • weed
  • wildflower

Antonyms

  • exotic plant
  • orchid