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willow herb
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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"willow herb." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "willow herb." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-willowherb.html "willow herb." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-willowherb.html |
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willow herb
willow herb name for several plants, among them the fireweed (see evening primrose ). |
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"willow herb." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "willow herb." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-IX-willowhe.html "willow herb." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-IX-willowhe.html |
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