Biology:Epilobium tetragonum
Epilobium tetragonum | |
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Epilobium tetragonum | |
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E. tetragonum bush | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Onagraceae |
Genus: | Epilobium |
Species: | E. tetragonum
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Binomial name | |
Epilobium tetragonum |
Epilobium tetragonum, commonly known as the square stalked willow herb, is a species of flowering plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae.
The erect perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 1.3 metres (0.3 to 4.3 ft) and can have several stems. It blooms between January and November[clarification needed] and produces pink-purple flowers.
The species has become naturalised in the Perth and Peel regions of Western Australia.[1]
Appearance
Epilobium tetragonum is characterized by its distinctive square-shaped stem, with leaves evenly spaced in a tetragonal arrangement around the stem, giving the plant a square-like appearance. The leaves are hairless and solid green and have a unique shimmer in direct sunlight.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q159604 entry
![]() | Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epilobium tetragonum.
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