Species

Epilobium ciliatum

Etymology

Epilobium: From the Greek epi- 'upon' and lobos 'a pod', the flowers appearing to be growing on the seed pod.

Common Name(s)

willow herb

Authority

Epilobium ciliatum Raf.

Family

Onagraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

NVS Species Code

EPICIL

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Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Violet / Purple,White

Year Naturalised

1976

Origin

N. America

This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010