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Pale Willowherb, Epilobium roseum
Photos: Co.Wexford


Pale Willowherb
Epilobium roseum
Saileachán gasach
Family: Onagraceae

Flowering July-September. Perennial. Possibly introduced.

Flowers very pale-pink with entire stigma. Leaves gradually narrowing to stalk. Over-wintering leaf rosettes. Stems with at least some glandular hairs, 30-70cm.

Found on damp, shady, disturbed ground. Rare in Ireland.
Identification by Paul Green

Similar: Broad-leaved Willowherb
      Pale Willowherb, Epilobium roseum
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