Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrimum
ID:
669791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barbey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Bot. California 1: 220 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669123



Common Names

  • Glaberrimum Willowherb
  • Glaberrimum Fireweed
  • Glaberrimum Epilobium


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Description

Epilobium glaberrimum (also called Glabrous Willowherb, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in moist mountain habitats, such as meadows and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium glaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Epilobium glaberrimum sub. fastigiatum (Nutt.) Hoch & P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium glaberrimum has white to pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium glaberrimum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Epilobium glaberrimum

Epilobium glaberrimum can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.

Epilobium glaberrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium glaberrimum?

Epilobium glaberrimum

What is the common name of Epilobium glaberrimum?

Smooth-Leaved Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium glaberrimum?

Meadows, ditches, and other wet places

Species in the Epilobium genus

Epilobium campestre, Epilobium subdentatum, Epilobium abortivum, Epilobium adenocaulon, Epilobium aggregatum, Epilobium aitchisonii, Epilobium algidum, Epilobium alpestre, Epilobium alsinifolium, Epilobium alsinoides, Epilobium amurense, Epilobium anagallidifolium, Epilobium anatolicum, Epilobium anglicum, Epilobium angustifolium, Epilobium angustum, Epilobium argillaceum, Epilobium arvernense, Epilobium astonii, Epilobium atlanticum, Epilobium australe, Epilobium barbeyanum, Epilobium billardierianum, Epilobium blinii, Epilobium boissieri, Epilobium borbasianum, Epilobium brachiatum, Epilobium brachycarpum, Epilobium brevifolium, Epilobium brevipes, Epilobium brevipilum, Epilobium brevisquamatum, Epilobium brunnatum, Epilobium brunnescens, Epilobium canum, Epilobium capense, Epilobium celakovskyanum, Epilobium chateri, Epilobium chionanthum, Epilobium chitralense, Epilobium chlorifolium, Epilobium ciliatum, Epilobium clarkeanum, Epilobium clavatum, Epilobium cleistogamum, Epilobium colchicum, Epilobium collinum, Epilobium coloratum, Epilobium confertifolium, Epilobium confine,

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

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