Broad-leaved Willowherb

Irish name:Saileachán leathan
Scientific name:Epilobium montanum
Family Group:Onagraceae

Commonly found in woodlands, gardens, and along roadsides and wasteground. Blooming period: June to August. Perennial. Indigenous.

Identification

The flowers are pale pink to whitish, featuring deeply notched petals and a 4-lobed stigma. The lanceolate-oval leaves are toothed with rounded bases and short stems. Lower leaves grow opposite each other, while upper leaves are arranged in whorls of 3 on erect round stems, often tinged with red. Height ranges from 20 to 60cm.

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