Chamaenerion angustifolium aka Great Willowherb

Taxonomy ID: 9114

Chamaenerion angustifolium, also known as fireweed, great willowherb, or rosebay willowherb, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant belonging to the Onagraceae family. Native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere, including boreal forests, this plant is characterized by its tall spires of flowers. In North America, it is referred to as fireweed, while in parts of Canada it is known as great willowherb. In Britain and Ireland, it goes by the name rosebay willowherb and also has the nickname bombweed due to its quick growth on bomb sites during World War II. Additionally, it is sometimes called Saint Anthony's laurel. With pale pink petals and dark pink sepals, the 'Stahl Rose' variety of Chamaenerion angustifolium is a vigorous, upright, and spreading perennial, blooming from mid-summer to early autumn. Not to be confused with Chamaenerion angustifolium, French-Willow is an extremely rare houseplant.

Common names

Great Willowherb, French Willow, Chamaenerion Latifolium, Chamerion Latifolium, Dwarf Fireweed, River Beauty Willowherb

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Is Great Willowherb toxic to humans/pets?

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

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