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Broad-Leaved Willowherb is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in woodland, gardens and waste ground, to a mature height of up to 60cm.
Broad-Leaved Willowherb has elongated leaves with a finely-serrated edge, and generally similar shape, to those of willow species. However, they are relatively wide towards the stalk compared with other willowherbs. The plant bears widely spaced, opposing pairs of smooth-surfaced leaves on downy stems. Its pink notch-petalled flowers are borne individually on long, often drooping, stalks. These stalks later give way to seed pods, which split open to send out feathery seeds on the wind.
Botanic classification and naming: Broad-Leaved Willowherb is a member of the Evening Primrose (Onagraceae) family. The genus name
'Epilobium' identifies the plant as a Willowherb and its species name 'montanum' means 'mountain plant'.
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