Overview
Zauschneria californica var. angustifolia is a garden plant in the genus Zauschneria, part of the Onagraceae family. It is native to California.
About
Zauschneria californica var. angustifolia is a botanical variety in the genus Zauschneria within the family Onagraceae. It is native to California. The name denotes a specific varietal epithet within that genus. Check plant labelling carefully when sourcing to ensure the correct variety.
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About the genus
Epilobium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, containing about 197 species. The genus has a worldwide distribution.
In the garden
Zauschneria californica var. angustifolia is a named botanical variety placed in the genus Zauschneria and classified in the Onagraceae. Its recorded origin is California, which defines its wild provenance and the ecological contexts from which cultivated material is derived. For anyone cataloguing or sourcing material, the full varietal name should appear on nursery labels and in plant records to differentiate it from other Zauschneria or related willowherbs. Practical selection in the UK begins with accurate identification and provenance. Seek plants with clear labelling and, where possible, ask suppliers for the plant’s source stock or collection history; provenance can indicate whether material comes from cultivated lines or wild-collected populations. If comparing varieties or candidates for specific sites, use the botanical name Zauschneria californica var. angustifolia as the reference in correspondence with suppliers or plant records to avoid confusion with other taxa. For documentation and record-keeping, list the full name alongside accession numbers or supplier details. When photographing or mapping plants in a collection, include the varietal epithet to preserve the link between living material and its taxonomic identity.
Plant details
Zauschneria californica var. angustifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- California