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willow herb name for several plants, among them the fireweed (see evening primrose ).

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willow herb Any of several species of perennial plants with willow-like leaves, especially Epilobium angustifolium, the fireweed or rosebay willowherb. It has a long unbranched stem with narrow leaves and purple red flowers. Height: to 1m (3.3ft). Family Onagraceae; genus Epilobium.

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