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Epilobium torreyi
Epilobium torreyi (S. Watson) Hoch & P.H. Raven
Brook Willowherb, Narrow Boisduvalia, Narrow Leaved Boisduvalia, Narrowleaf Willowweed, Torrey's Willowherb
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Boisduvalia stricta, Gayophytum strictum
USDA Symbol: EPTO4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Pink to white.
Distribution
USA: CA , ID , NV , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Habitat: Seasonally moist streambanks, seeps, roadside ditches.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
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 torreyi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Epilobium torreyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epilobium torreyi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR