Epilobium lanceolatum, the spear-leaved willowherb, is a species in the genus Epilobium, belonging to the Onagraceae or "evening primrose" family. It grows between 30 and 60 cm (12 and 24 in) high. This perennial plant has lance-shaped leaves, steadily narrowing to both ends, with long petioles; 5–7 mm, grey to green-blue, with widely toothed margins. The flowers are white fading to pink; blooming from June to August. Epilobium lanceolatum occurs across western Europe.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Spear-leaved Willowherb being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Myrtales
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Epilobium
- Species
- Epilobium lanceolatum
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