Epilobium lactiflorum
(Whiteflower Willowherb)
Epilobium lactiflorum, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 6927
| Scientific Name | Epilobium lactiflorum (Epilopium hornemannii var. lactiflorum) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EPLA3 |
| Common Name | Whiteflower Willowherb, Milkflower Willowherb | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 27309 |
| 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, narrowly-ovate to lanceolate stem leaves, usually stalkless, 3/4 to 2-1/8 inches long; edges smooth or with a few small teeth. Inflorescence: Small white flowers on stalks 1/4 to 2 inches long, each with 4 notched petals and club-like stigma. Bloom Period: June to August. References: E. hornemannii var. lactiflorum in "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Jepson eFlora and E-Flora BC. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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