Epilobium montanum
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Broad-leaved willowherb
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEpilobium montanum or Broad-leaved Willowherb is a species of flowering plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae.
Description
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The leaves are oval with a rounded bas and short stalks. They are in opposite pairs but sometimes in rings of three. The flowers are a bright pink and 6-9 mm across.
Edible Uses
The very young leaves are used fresh in salads, though they become bitter as the plant matures.
Traditional Uses
The very young leaves are used in salads. They become bitter when more mature.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Britain, Europe, Ireland, Luxembourg, Slovenia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gorski vrbovec
References (1)
- Irving, M., 2009, The Forager Handbook, A Guide to the Edible Plants of Britain. Ebury Press p 304
