Photographs: Derrynane, Co. Kerry

Marsh Willowherb Epilobium palustre Saileachán corraigh Family: Onagraceae Flowering time: July-August. Perennial. Native. Small pale-pink or whitish flowers with a club-shaped stigma. The narrow lanceolate leaves are pointed, un-toothed and usually stalkless. A slender erect plant with cylindrical stems without ridges and spreading underground stolons. Height 15-60cm. Frequent throughout Ireland on wet, slightly acidic ground in marshes, bogs and beside streams and lakes.

Marsh Willowherb, Epilobium palustre, Saileachán corraigh