Species
Epilobium obscurum
Etymology
Epilobium: From the Greek epi- 'upon' and lobos 'a pod', the flowers appearing to be growing on the seed pod.
obscurum: From the Latin obscurus 'indistinct', usually in reference to colour and meaning 'dark' or 'dull'
Common Name(s)
tall willow herb
Authority
Epilobium obscurum Schreb.
Family
Onagraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
EPIOBS
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Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Similar Taxa
seeds 0.8-1.3 mm long; coma white; leaves> or < than subtended internodes. Glandular hairs present only on hypanthium.
Year Naturalised
1902
Origin
Eurasia, Macronesia
This page last updated on 5 May 2011