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Epilobium pallidiflorum (Epilobium pallidiflorum)

Description

Erect perennial herb, stems covered in dense curly hairs Leaves paired near base, stalkless, narrow lance-shaped 3-8cm x 4-10mm, distinct widely spaced teeth on margins, especially near tip, Single large nodding flowers to 2cm across held erect in terminal leaf axils. Capsules downy, 4.5-9.5cm long, splitting to release many seeds with tufts of hairs.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Onagraceae

              • Genus: Epilobium