Chamaenerion fleischeri
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Chamaenerion |
| Species: | C. fleischeri
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Chamaenerion fleischeri, formerly Epilobium fleischeri, commonly known as Alpine willowherb, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae.
Description[edit]
The biological life-form of Chamaenerion fleischeri is scapose hemicryptophyte,[4] as its overwintering buds are situated just below the soil surface and the floral axis is more or less erect with a few leaves. This plant reaches on average 10–40 centimetres (3.9–15.7 in) in height. The stem is erect and the leaves are usually glabrous and toothed.[4] This plant is quite similar to Chamaenerion dodonaei, but that is much taller and has bristly leaves.[4]
Chamaenerion fleischeri has fragrant flowers with four pointed thin dark purple sepals and four bright pink ovate petals. Flowering occurs from late June to August.[4]
Distribution[edit]
This plant is endemic to the Alps, in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
Habitat[edit]
It grows in clusters on moraines, in glaciers, among piles of stones and in alluvial deposits. It prefers siliceous soils, at an altitude of 600–2,700 metres (2,000–8,900 ft) above sea level.[4]
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Flowers of Chamaenerion fleischeri
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