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Spear leaved willowherb (Epilobium lanceolatum)

Description

Epilobium lanceolatum, the spear-leaved willowherb, is a species in the genus Epilobium, belonging to the Onagraceae or "evening primrose" family. It grows between 30 and 60 cm high. This perennial plant has lance-shaped leaves, steadily narrowing to both ends, with long petioles; 5-7mm, grey to green-blue, with widely toothed margins. The flowers are white fading to pink; blooming from June to August. Epilobium lanceolatum occurs across western Europe.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Onagraceae

              • Genus: Epilobium