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Definition of Giant willowherb
1. Noun. Tall North American perennial with creeping rootstocks and narrow leaves and spikes of pinkish-purple flowers occurring in great abundance in burned-over areas or recent clearings; an important honey plant.
Exact synonyms: Epilobium Angustifolium, Fireweed, Rosebay Willowherb, Wickup
Group relationships: Epilobium, Genus Epilobium
Generic synonyms: Willowherb
Group relationships: Epilobium, Genus Epilobium
Generic synonyms: Willowherb
Lexicographical Neighbors of Giant Willowherb
Literary usage of Giant willowherb
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Canadian Entomologist by Entomological Society of Canada (1863-1871), Entomological Society of Canada (1951- ), Entomological Society of Ontario (1903)
"... and are quite often found entire, although, of course, dead, in their crops.
These larvae in the Northwest feed on the giant willowherb ..."
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