What is "epilobium hirsutum"

codlins-and-cream \codlins-and-cream\ n. a plant of Europe and Asia ( Epilobium hirsutum) having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves; it was introduced into North America.

Syn: hairy willowherb, Epilobium hirsutum.

Epilobium hirsutum is a flowering plant belonging to the willowherb genus Epilobium in the family Onagraceae. It is commonly known as the great willowherb, great hairy willowherb or hairy willowherb. Local names include codlins-and-cream, apple-pie and cherry-pie.