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UK Dodoens' WillowherbAlso known as: Rosemary-leaved Willowherb

Herb Icon Naturalized Flower    
Image of Dodoens' Willowherb
Epilobium dodonaei
Family: Onagraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Dodoens' Willowherb
Also Known As Rosemary-leaved Willowherb
Scientific Name Epilobium dodonaei
MainColor Red
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Naturalized Flower Naturalized
Season Found July (Jul - Sep)
ImageUrl Epilobium-006
Photographer DP
Location Found Bedmond
Country Found UK
Last Updated 14 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Epilobium dodonaei is a perennial herb with slender stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It produces bright pink to purple flowers from July to September, which are arranged in loose spikes. The plant typically grows to a height of 30–80 cm.

Distribution

This species is native to the mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe, often found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - There are no known edible uses for this plant.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - There are no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - Safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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