Epilobium densum Rafinesque. Common name: Northeastern Willow-herb, Downy Willow-herb, Soft Willow-herb. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Marshes, bogs. Distribution: QC west to MN, south to s. NJ, n. VA (?), WV, OH, IN, c. IL, and IA. Reported for Arlington County, VA; the single record is regarded as questionable.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA10, Tat; = Epilobium strictum Muhl. ex Spreng. — C, F, G, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, Munz (1965), Wagner, Hoch, & Raven (2007). Basionym: Epilobium densum Raf. 1814
Links to other floras: = Epilobium densum - FNA10
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL (name change)
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL (name change)
- Great Plains: OBL (name change)
- Midwest: OBL (name change)
- Northcentral & Northeast: OBL (name change)
Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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