genus
Willowherbs
Epilobium
Field notes
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native willowherbs All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Fringed Willowherb
Epilobium ciliatum
caterpillars
28
food
11
flowers
30
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Marsh Willowherb
Epilobium palustre
caterpillars
26
food
9
flowers
4
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Hornemann's Willowherb
Epilobium hornemannii
caterpillars
26
food
4
flowers
5
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Panicled Willowherb
Epilobium brachycarpum
caterpillars
24
food
3
flowers
14
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Pimpernel Willowherb
Epilobium anagallidifolium
caterpillars
23
food
9
flowers
5
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Linear-leaf Willowherb
Epilobium leptophyllum
caterpillars
23
food
3
flowers
5
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Little Willowherb
Epilobium minutum
caterpillars
21
food
3
flowers
7
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Denseflower Willowherb
Epilobium densiflorum
caterpillars
21
food
3
flowers
6
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Glaucous Willowherb
Epilobium glaberrimum
caterpillars
21
food
3
flowers
5
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California Willowherb
Epilobium ravenii
caterpillars
20
food
3
flowers
4
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Yellow Willowherb
Epilobium luteum
caterpillars
20
food
2
flowers
4
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Cinnamon Willowherb
Epilobium coloratum
caterpillars
20
food
2
flowers
2
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California Fuchsia
Epilobium canum
caterpillars
19
hosts
1
food
3
flowers
47
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Clavate-fruit Willowherb
Epilobium clavatum
caterpillars
19
food
3
flowers
5
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Milkflower Willowherb
Epilobium lactiflorum
caterpillars
19
food
3
flowers
4