Family: Onagraceae
fireweed, great willow-herb
[Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub, more...]
Merel R. Black
Josh Sulman
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, 2'-6' tall forb; stems usually single
Leaves: many, crowded, alternate, lance-like, stalkless
Flowers: pink to purple, 4-parted, 3/4"-1 1/2" wide, stigma with 4 branches, petals not notched; inflorescence a long, terminal cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: capsule, seeds with tufts of hair at the top
Habitat: moist; forests, clearings
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 2'-6' tall forb; stems usually single
Leaves: many, crowded, alternate, lance-like, stalkless
Flowers: pink to purple, 4-parted, 3/4"-1 1/2" wide, stigma with 4 branches, petals not notched; inflorescence a long, terminal cluster (raceme) of stalked flowers; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: capsule, seeds with tufts of hair at the top
Habitat: moist; forests, clearings
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Josh Sulman
Merel R. Black
Botanical Illustration
Dennis W. Woodland
Steve C. Garske
David Seils
Robert Bierman
Derek Anderson
Paul Drobot
Botanical Illustration
