Epilobium gunnianum


Common Name:

Gunn's Willow-herb

Family:

Onagraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Eastern Highlands, Snowfields, East Gippsland (NRSVWZ) also NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Damp situations along streams and bogs 1

Flower Description:

Purplish-pink 1

Habit:

Perennial herb to 80 cm high 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


This is an erect plant to 80 cm high. Seeds have a pale cellular rim 1

Images:

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Links to description of this species:

VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria