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Epilobium obscurum

Dwarf Willowherb
Also known as: Chamaenerion obscurum (Schreb.) Ehrh. +14 more
  • Chamaenerion obscurum (Schreb.) Ehrh.
  • Chamaenerion obscurum Schreb.
  • Epilobium acidulum Both.
  • Epilobium ambiguum Fr.
  • Epilobium anagallidifolium var. diffusum Samp.
  • Epilobium chordorrhizum Fr.
  • Epilobium decumbens Dum.Cours.
  • Epilobium decumbens Dumort.
  • Epilobium erectum Petrie
  • Epilobium fennicum Laest. ex Hausskn.
  • Epilobium foliosum (Ficinus) Dörfl.
  • Epilobium gillotii H.Lév.
  • Epilobium lucense Merino, 1913
  • Epilobium madeirense Hausskn.
  • Epilobium maderense Hausskn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Onagraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Epilobium obscurum (commonly known as Dwarf willowherb) is a herbaceous perennial within the Onagraceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, Chile Central, Chile South, Føroyar, Michigan, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, Tasmania, Washington

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