Epilobium palustre L.

Scientific Name and Growth Form

Epilobium palustre L. is a hairy perennial herb that produces spindly stems that sometimes grow over half a meter tall.

Leaf Characteristics

Its stems bear spaced oval to linear leaves that measure 2 to 7 centimeters long.

Inflorescence Traits

The tips of the stems hold hairy inflorescences made up of small white or pink flowers.

Stigma Morphology

The stigma of this species is club-shaped, not 4-lobed.

Petal Structure

Each flower has four petals that can range from quite tiny to almost one centimeter long, and each petal is notched to form two lobes.

Fruit Characteristics

The fruit is a hairy capsule that is 3 to 9 centimeters long.

Morphological Variation

Individuals from different habitats show high morphological diversity.

Distribution in British Isles

In the British Isles, this species is locally common.

Distribution in Croatia

In Croatia, its distribution is scattered, it is expected to occur in all regions far enough from the coast, and its presence depends on endangered wetland habitats.