Epilobium neteroides

Epilobium neteroides photographed at Tongariro National Park, North Island, New Zealand

Epilobium neteroides is a small, creeping, willow herb, which forms patches up to 8 in (20 cm) across. Round leaves in pairs, 0.1–0.2 in (3–5 mm) diameter. Tiny white flowers.

Epilobium neteroides is found in lowland to upper montane river and stream beds and open damp places in North Island, South Island, Stewart Island and Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Three varieties are recognised.

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