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Epilobium glabellum

Family: Onagraceae


What it is like

A ground cover plant. It grows 30 cm high. It forms clumps. The leaves are mid green and shiny. The flowers are cup shaped and face outwards. They are cream coloured. The flowers occur singly on slender stems.

There are about 165 Epilobium species. They are mostly temperate.


Where it is found

A temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, New Zealand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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