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Epilobium minutum
Epilobium minutum Lindl. ex Lehm.
Chaparral Willowherb, Desert Willow Herb, Little Willowherb, Minute Willowherb, Minute Willowweed, Slender Annual Fireweed
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: EPMI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White to pink.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , ID , MT , NV , OR , WACanada: AB , BC
Native Habitat: Dry, open, disturbed areas, slopes, near riparian areas.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Epilobium minutum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Epilobium minutum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epilobium minutum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR