Narrow-leaved Willow Herb

Narrow-leaved Willow Herb

Epilobium leptophyllum

Evening Primrose Family - Onagraceae

Stems and leaves with short hairs. Tuft-like smaller leaves at leaf axils. Flowers, arising from the upper leaf axils, are small, 4-petalled and either pink or white. Petals with a central notch. Leaves almost sessile. (Photographed - late August)

Much branching herb with very narrow (about 1/8 inch wide), entire upper leaves and longer, lance-shaped leaves towards the base.

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