american wisteria
noun
Meaning
A woody, deciduous climbing vine native to the southeastern United States, known for producing long, drooping clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers.
Examples
- Unlike its invasive Asian counterparts, American wisteria is less aggressive and safer for local ecosystems.
- The American wisteria bloomed late in the spring, attracting swarms of native bees to the garden.
Synonyms: vine, climber, flowering vine, Wisteria frutescens