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Photographer: Robert W. Freckmann
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Family Onagraceae
Epilobium ciliatum Raf. subsp. ciliatum
American willow-herb, coast willow-weed, hairy willow-herb
Epilobium: from 2 Greek words epi, "upon," and lobos, "a pod or capsule," as the flower and capsule appear together, the corolla being borne on the end of the ovary
ciliatum: cilium for "small hairs;" fringed with hair
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| Status: | Native |
| Plant: | erect, perennial, 3'-5' tall forb, arising from persistent basal rosette of leaves; stems mostly solitary but with many branches |
| Flower: | white, 4-parted, 1/8"-1/2" wide, petals notched, stigma not branched; inflorescence a cluster (raceme) of many, stalked flowers; blooms June-Aug. |
| Fruit: | capsule, seeds with nearly white tufts of hair at the top |
| Leaf: | opposite or with upper ones alternate, lance-like, sometimes toothed |
| Habitat: | wet |
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