Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Purple-Leaved Willowherb, Epilobium ciliatum

Tiny flowers on the end of long, slender, developing seed pods.

Flower close-up

Seed dispersal.

This common, native perennial has an affinity for my vegetable garden and is a real nuisance!
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3 comments:

  1. e1July 22, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Love the series! The last picture is really neat.

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  2. metasequoiaJuly 22, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks, e

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  3. OwlmanAugust 31, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Doug
    You continue to impress me with your excellent photos of wildflowers and I have learned much from your blog.
    Keep up the great hobby.

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