FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Epilobium palustre, marsh willowherb

Epilobium palustre; marsh willowherb is grows on wet soils throughout Iceland. Characteristic are the narrow leaves (at least 5x longer than wide). It is a member of the Willowherb family (Onagraceae).

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A brief introduction to common Iceland plants
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
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Willowherb family list (Onagraceae),
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