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