purple-leaf willow herb

purple-leaf willow herb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Epilobium coloratum


Nativity

Native

Status

 

Habitat

Wet. Meadows, streambanks.

Flowering

July to October

Flower Color

Pink to white

Height

24 to 36


Identification

The leaves are irregularly toothed and may have tiny purple spots.

The sepals are often tinted purple or pink.

The petals are notched.

 
Similar
Species

 


Range Range Map   Sources: 2, 3, 5, 7.
 
Sightings

 

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Pine Bend Bluffs SNA


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Plant purple-leaf willow herb            
               
Inflorescence purple-leaf willow herb   purple-leaf willow herb        
               
Flowers purple-leaf willow herb            
               
Leaves purple-leaf willow herb   purple-leaf willow herb        

Taxonomy

Family:

Onagraceae (evening primrose)

 

Subfamily:

Onagroideae

 
 

Tribe:

Epilobieae

 
 

Genus:

Epilobium

 
 

Section:

Epilobium

 
 
Synonyms

 

 
Common
Names

cinnamon willow-herb

eastern willow-herb

purple-leaf willowherb

purple-leaf willow herb

purpleleaf willowherb

willowweed


 

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