Noun: silverweed 'sil-vu(r),weed
- Low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; found in northern United States, Europe, and Asia
"silverweed carpeted the meadow with its distinctive silvery leaves";
- goose-tansy, goose grass, Potentilla anserina
- Any of various twining shrubs of the genus Argyreia having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers
"The silverweed's metallic foliage added a unique texture to the garden"
Derived forms: silverweeds
Type of: cinquefoil, five-finger, vine
Part of: Argyreia, genus Argyreia
Encyclopedia: Silverweed