Genus: Epilobium — willow-herb

To identify species of Epilobium, check for specialized structures produced for over-wintering. These include turions, sobols, and rosettes. Reference: Keating et al. (1982).

Family

Onagraceae (evening-primrose family)

This genus’s species in New England

• Epilobium anagallidifolium
• Epilobium ciliatum
• Epilobium coloratum
• Epilobium hirsutum
• Epilobium hornemannii
• Epilobium lactiflorum
• Epilobium leptophyllum
• Epilobium palustre
• Epilobium parviflorum
• Epilobium strictum

Visit this genus in the Dichotomous Key

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