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Epilobium arcticum

Arctic Willowherb
Also known as: Epilobium davuricum subsp. arcticum (Sam.) P.H.Raven +1 more
  • Epilobium davuricum subsp. arcticum (Sam.) P.H.Raven
  • Epilobium davuricum var. arcticum (Sam.) Polunin
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Onagraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Epilobium arcticum (commonly known as Arctic Willowherb) is a herbaceous perennial within the Onagraceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia, Europe, and North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.

Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Eastern Europe, Russian Far East, Siberia, Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Greenland, Krasnoyarsk, Magadan, North European Russia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Québec, West Siberia, Yakutskiya, Yukon

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