Epilobium glabellum

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Basic Information

Family: Onagraceae

Genus: epilobium

Plant ID (slug): epilobium-glabellum

Numeric ID: 4704

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★★★☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Epilobium glabellum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia, New Zealand.

Habitats

Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - cooked.

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic Urinary Treats urinary disorders.

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Epilobium glabellum PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Epilobium glabellum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.