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California Fuchsia

Epilobium canum

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Epilobium canum, known as Zauschneria, is a species of willowherb, native to dry slopes and in chaparral of western North America, especially California. It is a perennial plant, notable for the profusion of bright scarlet flowers in late summer and autumn.
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Habitat:

Mammoth Lakes, California.

Notes:

Spotted while hiking in the Mammoth Lakes, CA area

Species ID Suggestions

California Fuchsia

Epilobium canum

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Thank you for the ID CIndy!

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