Epilobium laestadii
Overview
Epilobium laestadii, known as lappdunört or Laestad's willowherb, is a small perennial herb in the evening primrose family with narrow leaves and delicate pink to purple flowers. This Arctic-alpine species typically grows 10-30 cm tall and plays a role in stabilizing soil in harsh northern environments while providing nectar for specialized cold-adapted pollinators.
Epilobium laestadii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat loss from urban development and infrastructure projects in its limited alpine and subalpine range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for this cold-adapted species.
Habitat
This species inhabits moist to wet soils in Arctic and subarctic regions, typically found along stream banks, in wet meadows, and on rocky slopes with seepage. It thrives in areas with late snow melt and cool, humid conditions characteristic of northern latitudes and high mountain elevations.
Other threatened species in Onagraceae
Frequently asked questions
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