Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivium
ID:
670135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Zoe 3: 242 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669467



Common Names

  • Snowy Willowherb
  • Snowy Epilobium
  • Snowy Willowweed


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Description

Epilobium nivium (also called snow-loving 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 moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium nivium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium nivium has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium nivium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and dry soils. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Epilobium nivium

Epilobium nivium is native to the northern hemisphere, in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Epilobium nivium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium nivium?

Epilobium nivium

What is the common name of Epilobium nivium?

Snow Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium nivium?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats

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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