Chamaenerion angustifolium (Linnaeus) Scopoli ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke

Locations ofChamaenerion angustifolium (Linnaeus) Scopoli ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke in Virginia

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Family
Onagraceae
Botanical Name
Chamaenerion angustifolium (Linnaeus) Scopoli ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke
Common Name
Fireweed, Great Willow-herb
Synonym(s)
Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub; Chamerion platyphyllum (Daniels) Löve & Löve; Epilobium angustifolium L. ssp. circumvagum Mosquin; Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub ssp. circumvagum (Mosq.) Kartesz
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Chamaenerion angustifolium (Linnaeus) Scopoli ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke
Comments
Few plants in our flora have had as many generic, species, and infraspecific names. However, Flora of North America, Flora of the Southeastern U.S. and Flora of Virginia have all settled on the new genus and subspecies used here. This taxon is part of an autopolyploid complex, and further studies may yet upend the current status quo.
Habitat
Montane fields, roadsides, burned areas, grassy balds, and shrub bald openings. Infrequent in the mountains; rare in the n. Piedmont foothills.
Native Status
Native

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