Family: Onagraceae
cinnamon willow-herb, eastern willow-herb
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Joanne Kline
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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'-3' tall forb; stems usually with many branches
Leaves: mostly opposite, oblong to lance-like with sharp, irregular teeth
Flowers: pink to white, 4-parted, 1/3" wide, petals notched; inflorescence a cluster (raceme) of many, stalked flowers; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: capsule, seeds with brown tufts of hair at the top
Habitat: wet; meadows, streambanks
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 2'-3' tall forb; stems usually with many branches
Leaves: mostly opposite, oblong to lance-like with sharp, irregular teeth
Flowers: pink to white, 4-parted, 1/3" wide, petals notched; inflorescence a cluster (raceme) of many, stalked flowers; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: capsule, seeds with brown tufts of hair at the top
Habitat: wet; meadows, streambanks
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Joanne Kline
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
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