rosebay

/ˈroʊzˌbeɪ/
noun
  1. A tall plant with large, showy pink or purple flowers, also called fireweed, that grows in open areas and is often one of the first plants to appear after a forest fire.
    • Rosebay is known for its ability to thrive in disturbed soil.
    • After the wildfire, rosebay quickly covered the hillside with bright pink flowers.
    • We spotted a patch of rosebay growing along the edge of the meadow.
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