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Etymology: Epilobium: from 2 Greek words epi, "upon," and lobos, "a pod or capsule," as the flower and capsule appear together, the corolla being borne on the end of the ovary
Plants: erect, perennial, 12"-24" tall forb, with spreading hairs; stems usually simple or with a few upper branches; from slender rhizomes Leaves: lance-linear, mostly toothless, often in-rolled backwards, mostly alternate, the upper surface with spreading hairs Flowers: pink, 4-parted, 1/3"-2/3" wide, stigma not branched, petals notched Fruits: capsule; seeds with pale, dirty-brown tufts of hair at the top Habitat: wet; bogs, swamps Conservation Status: Special Concern |
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