Species
Epilobium parviflorum
Etymology
Epilobium: From the Greek epi- 'upon' and lobos 'a pod', the flowers appearing to be growing on the seed pod.
Authority
Epilobium parviflorum Schreb.
Family
Onagraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Similar Taxa
Stigma deeply 4 lobed; Stems covered with long spreading hairs; leaves subsessile.
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1976
Origin
Eurasia, N. Africa, Macronesia
This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010