wingstem
/ˈwɪŋˌstɛm/
noun
- A tall North American plant with yellow flowers and stems that have wing-like ridges, often found in moist areas.
- We identified the plant as wingstem because of its ridged stem.
- The bright yellow flowers of wingstem attract bees and butterflies.
- Wingstem grows along the edges of ponds and streams.