Epilobium coloratum

Epilobium coloratum, known by the common names purpleleaf willowherb[2] and cinnamon willow-herb,[3] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Epilobium of the willowherb family Onagraceae. This species is native to the Midwest and Eastern United States (excluding the U.S. states of Mississippi and Florida), as well as the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the island of Newfoundland.[2]

Epilobium coloratum

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Epilobium
Species:
E. coloratum
Binomial name
Epilobium coloratum
Biehler

Description

Epilobium coloratum is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach 4 feet (1.2 m) in height.[3] Small flowers with 4 notched petals of white or light pink rest each at the end of a single short stalk.[3]

Range

Epilobium coloratum is native to and present in the Midwest and Eastern United States (excluding the U.S. states of Mississippi and Florida), as well as the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the island of Newfoundland.[2]

Habitat

Habitats include poorly-drained prairies; moist, wooded areas; bogs; marshes; and, edges of rivers and ponds.[4] Occasional flooding is tolerated.[4]

Epilobium coloratum

References
  1. Maiz-Tome, L. "Epilobium coloratum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64311341A67729401. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64311341A67729401.en. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. "Epilobium coloratum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  3. "Illinois Wildflowers:Cinnamon Willow-Herb". Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  4. "Prairie Moon Nursery:Cinnamon Willow Herb". Retrieved 5 September 2020.


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