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Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop.

rosebay willowherb (Onagraceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNE
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Synonyms | Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub | Epilobium angustifolium L.

Chamerion angustifolium grows in a variety of disturbed habitats, especially on burnt ground.

Traquair (VC78: Peeblesshire); 2014-08-04

 rosebay willowherb / Chamaenerion angustifolium: _Chamerion angustifolium_ grows in a variety of disturbed habitats, especially on burnt ground.

The flowers of Chamerion angustifolium are slightly zygomorphic.

Edinburgh (VC83: Midlothian); 2009-08-17

 rosebay willowherb / Chamaenerion angustifolium: The flowers of _Chamerion angustifolium_ are slightly zygomorphic.

A single plant of Chamerion angustifolium can produce many thousands of seeds, which can be transported long distances on the wind.

Gun (VC39: Staffordshire); 2004-09-05

 rosebay willowherb / Chamaenerion angustifolium: A single plant of _Chamerion angustifolium_ can produce many thousands of seeds, which can be transported long distances on the wind.

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