Hoary Willowherb
Hoary Willowherb - marsh,
West Bexington, Dorset
Flowerhead with bracts
Flowers, 4 lobed stigmas, 2 sets of stamens (2x4)
Leaves
Reddish, hairy stems
Epilobium parviflorum
Small-flowered Hairy Willowherb
Onagraceae
July to September
It is found throughour the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Hoary Willowherb
It grows usually in damp habitats, such as marshes and by
streams, but it also grows on drier banks, waste ground and
in the cracks of pavements.
Hoary Willowherb is a native, perennial herb, growing up to
75 cm.
The flowers are small at up to 12mm across, with 4 pink-purple,
notched petals.
The stigma is 4 lobed and longer than the longer of the two sets
of 4 stamens.
Bracts are alterate.
The leaves vary from 3 to 7cm.
The stems are reddish and covered in soft, spreading hairs.
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Hoary Willowherb - marsh,
West Bexington, Dorset
Flowerhead with bracts
Flowers, 4 lobed stigmas, 2 sets of stamens (2x4)
Leaves
Reddish, hairy stems
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