Epilobium brachycarpum
Onagraceae
Autumn Willowherb
Stem erect, branched. Lower stem smooth, with outer layer peeling, some rigid hairs on upper stem. Leaves lance-shaped, mostly alternate, folded at midvein, to 2 in. long, deciduous at bloom time. Flowers pinkish purple to white, held on upper branches, variable in size. Grows in dry soils in woodlands, grassy areas, along roads, at all elevations. Extremely variable species, particularly in terms of flower size.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer
- Flower Form: Petals 4
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Height: 1–6 feet
- Habitat: Disturbed, East-side Forest, Meadow, Shrub-Steppe, West-side Forest
- Found In: Mt. Rainier NP, Olympic NP
- Native: Yes
- Also Known As: Parched Fireweed, Tall Annual Willowherb
- Latin Synonyms: Epilobium paniculatum
