Hairy willowherb

(Epilobium hirtigerum)

Description

Epilobium hirtigerum, commonly known as the hairy willow herb, is a species in the family Onagraceae that is endemic to south western Australia. The species is found in the South West, Wheatbelt and Peel regions of Western Australia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Myrtales

Family:Onagraceae

Genus:Epilobium

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