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Rosebay Willowherb (Fireweed)

Epilobium angustifolium

Photo by KrisThomas
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Perennial herbaceous plant in the willowherb family Onagraceae. It is native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Wet calcareous to slightly acidic soils in open fields, pastures, and particularly burned-over lands

Notes:

Its tendency to quickly colonize open areas with little competition, such as sites of forest fires and forest clearings, makes it a clear example of a pioneer species.

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Epilobium angustifolium

Species ID Suggestions

Fireweed

Epilobium angustifolium

Reference Link
Behn
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Comments (1)
KrisThomas
Thankyou Behn, you certainly know your plants.

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