Definition

A type of low-growing plant that has yellow flowers and leaves that are silvery on the underside. It is also known as goose grass and belongs to the cinquefoil family.

Example

The silverweed blooms beautifully in the spring, attracting many pollinators.

Conversation

Have you ever seen silverweed in the park?

Yeah, I love how it looks with its silvery leaves.

I think it’s fascinating how it grows in those rosettes.

Absolutely! It really stands out among the other plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Silverweed is formed from "silver" (from Old English "seolfor", meaning the metal silver) and "weed" (from Old English "wēod", meaning a plant or herb). The word refers to a plant that has silvery leaves, resembling the color of silver.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'silver' for the shiny color and 'weed' for a type of plant — silverweed is a plant that looks silvery.

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