Question: This plant is growing in a rocky area on the shore in southern RI. It is currently in flower, but …
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Question
This plant is growing in a rocky area on the shore in southern RI. It is currently in flower, but I also have a photo of it gone to seed. My first thought on looking at it was that it was like a campion, but that conclusion didn't pan out. Neither did my search in Newcomb's. Looking forward to your answer.
Answer
Dear Ganders, your plant is Epilobium hirsutum (hairy willow-herb). The four-lobed stigma, pink flowres, opposite leaves, evidently hairy stems, and notched petals are all good field characters for this species.
