Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii
(Hornemann's Willowherb)
Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii, Upper Straight Creek Trail, Summit Co. 8134
Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6926
Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 0411
Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6855
Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii, Upper Straight Creek Trail, Summit Co. 8138
| Scientific Name | Epilobium hornemannii var. hornemannii | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EPHOH |
| Common Name | Hornemann's Willowherb | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 27307 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | Jepson eFlora Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (8000 to 12000 ft.); moist areas along streambanks and in meadows. Plant: Erect, leafy perennial 4 to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Opposite, ovate to lanceolate stem leaves, 1/2 to 2 inches long; very short (~1/4 inch) or no petioles; edges smooth or with a few small teeth. Inflorescence: Small pink to rose-purple flowers on stalks 1/4 to 2 inches long, each with 4 notched petals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Jepson eFlora and SW Colorado Wildflowers. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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