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The name reflects that in the past it used to be treated in a distinct genus Zauschneria, but modern studies have shown that it is best placed within the genus Epilobium.

Other common names include California-fuchsia ( from the resemblance of the flowers to those of Fuchsias ), Hummingbird Flower or Hummingbird Trumpet ( the flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds ), and Firechalice.