Species
Epilobium montanum
Etymology
Epilobium: From the Greek epi- 'upon' and lobos 'a pod', the flowers appearing to be growing on the seed pod.
montanum: From the Latin mons 'mountain', meaning growing on mountains
Authority
Epilobium montanum L.
Family
Onagraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Similar Taxa
Stigma deeply 4-lobed; stems covered with short +/- appressed hairs; leaves sessile.
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Year Naturalised
1976
Origin
Europe, temperate Asia E. to Japan
This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010