Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosum
ID:
670000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Transsilv. : 212 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669332



Common Names

  • Mud Willowherb
  • Mud Epilobium
  • Mud Willowweed


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Description

Epilobium limosum (also called mud willow-herb, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in wet meadows, along streams, and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium limosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat urinary tract infections and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium limosum has white to pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium limosum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and divisions can be made in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Epilobium limosum

Epilobium limosum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Epilobium limosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium limosum?

Epilobium limosum

What is the common name of Epilobium limosum?

Mud Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium limosum?

Muddy shores and wet meadows

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,