Land Plants - native

Willowherb, Common (Epilobium ciliatum) on May 16, 2021

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

See attached photo; reddish & green slender leafed plant. Seems more ground-cover like; doesn't grow very tall, shallow rooted.

Commentary

None

Resources

Fringed (Common) Willowherb information from OregonFlora.

Location

Lower part of gardens below house, butting up against green space. Plant in picture showed up in waves this spring, now trying to take over lower gardens. Like to know what it is before I start eradicating. Thanks!

Expert Reviewer

Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area

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