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Epilobium tetragonum

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is characterized by its distinctive square-shaped stem, with leaves evenly spaced in a tetragonal arrangement around the stem, giving the plant a square-like appearance. The leaves are hairless and solid green and have a unique shimmer in direct sunlight.
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The erect perennial herb typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 1.3 metres (0.3 to 4.3 ft) and can have several stems. It blooms between January and November and produces pink-purple flowers.
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Diagram illustrating tetragonal / square arrangement of leaves
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Scientific classification
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Plantae
Tracheophytes
Angiosperms
Eudicots
Rosids
Myrtales
Onagraceae
Epilobium
Binomial name
L.
flowering plant
Onagraceae
Perth
Peel
Overhead view of small E. tetragonum plant
Diagram illustrating tetragonal / square arrangement of leaves
"Epilobium tetragonum"
FloraBase
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
"WIllow herb"
Taxon identifiers
Wikidata
Q159604
Wikispecies
Epilobium tetragonum
149287

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