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Jewelweed (Noun)

Meaning

North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The forest floor was covered with a carpet of jewelweed, its bright orange flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
  • Jewelweed is a common sight in wetlands and along streams, where its seeds can germinate in the moist soil.
  • The hikers had to push through a thick stand of jewelweed to reach the riverbank, its stems snapping beneath their feet.
  • In the garden, jewelweed can be a nuisance, spreading quickly and crowding out more desirable plants.
  • The naturalist pointed out the jewelweed growing in the woodland, explaining its unique ability to thrive in acidic soil.

Synonyms

  • Orange Balsam
  • Impatiens Capensis
  • Touch-me-not
  • Lady's Earrings
  • Celandine

Hypernyms

  • Herbaceous Plant
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