HyperDic: silverweed

English > 2 senses of the word silverweed:
NOUNplantsilverweedany of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers
plantsilverweed, goose-tansy, goose grass, Potentilla anserinalow-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath
English > silverweed: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers.
Member ofArgyreia, genus Argyreiawoody climbers of tropical Asia to Australia
BroadervineA plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
English > silverweed: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaninglow-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern United States; Europe; Asia.
Synonymsgoose-tansy, goose grass, Potentilla anserina
Broadercinquefoil, five-fingerAny of a numerous plants grown for their five-petaled flowers
SpanishPotentilla anserina

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