"Victoria Clare" wrote in message
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I wonder why this weed (Epilobium) is so rarely mentioned in the usual
gardeners tale of woe? Does it even have a common name?

There are many Epilobiums, mostly with common names like
Willowherb-something or Something-willowherb
The one being discussed, E montanum, is sometimes called "Broadleaved
Willowherb"

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Franz