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Hairy Willow-Herb

Epilobium hirsutum

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
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39.4843, -105.08

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Description:

Pink-purple flowers are about an inch across, with four notched petals fused into on. Leaves are long and slender and lightly serrated. The whole plant is just a little bit fuzzy. Usually found near water. While pretty, it's considered a noxious weed here.

Habitat:

near water

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