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velvetweed

/ˈvɛl.vɪt.wiːd/

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noun

/ˈvɛl.vɪt.wiːd/formal
  • ruВысокое однолетнее травянистое растение или полукустарник тропической Азии, характеризующееся бархатистыми листьями и жёлтыми цветами, которое даёт прочное волокно и натурализовалось в юго-восточной Европе и США.

A tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia, characterized by velvety leaves and yellow flowers, which yields a strong fiber and has become naturalized in southeastern Europe and the United States.

  1. Velvetleaf plantC1formal

    A tall annual herb or subshrub native to tropical Asia, characterized by velvety leaves and yellow flowers, used for fiber production.

    ruВельветовый сорняк

    • Velvetweed is often grown for its strong, durable fiber.
    • The plant's velvety leaves give it its common name.
    • In some regions, velvetweed has naturalized and grows wild.

    Synonymsvelvetleaf