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Epilobium obscurum Schreb.

short-fruited willowherb (Onagraceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Epilobium obscurum is a common willow-herb in upland areas.

Baurtregaum (VCH1: South Kerry); 2019-07-23

 short-fruited willowherb / Epilobium obscurum: _Epilobium obscurum_ is a common willow-herb in upland areas.

Epilobium obscurum is very close to E. tetragonum, but has shorter capsules and at least a few patent glandular hairs on the hypanthium.

Baurtregaum (VCH1: South Kerry); 2019-07-23

 short-fruited willowherb / Epilobium obscurum: _Epilobium obscurum_ is very close to _E. tetragonum_, but has shorter capsules and at least a few patent glandular hairs on the hypanthium.

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