1. Plural of fireweed; plants of the genus Chamerion (especially Chamerion angustifolium) with pink or purple flowers that grow in disturbed areas, burned land, or waste ground.
Usage: Common in North America and Europe; Often appears after forest fires or in cleared areas

Examples

• After the forest fire, fireweeds quickly colonized the burned hillside.
• The meadow was filled with tall fireweeds displaying their bright pink flowers.
• Fireweeds are pioneer plants that help restore disturbed ecosystems.
• She photographed the fireweeds growing along the roadside.
• The fireweeds bloomed throughout the summer in the abandoned lot.