Photographs: Co. Cork

Broad-leaved Willowherb Epilobium montanum Saileachán leathan Family: Onagraceae Flowering time: June-August. Perennial. Native. Pale pink to whitish flowers with deeply notched petals and a 4-lobed stigma. The lanceolate-oval leaves are toothed with rounded bases and short stems. Lower leaves are opposite, upper leaves in whorls of 3 on erect round stems, often red-tinged. Height 20-60cm Abundant in woodland, gardens and on roadsides and wasteground. American Willowherb, E. ciliatum. Deep pink flowers. entire stigma. Pale Willowherb, E. roseum. Paler flowers with entire stigma. Rare

Broad-leaved Willowherb, Epilobium montanum, Saileachán leathan