Chamaenerion angustifolium

Characteristics
Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop. ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke
fireweed
Clearing and openings in forests, edges of forests, roadsides, and disturbed soils. Responds well to fire and clearing. Most common in northern New York where it can form extensive patches.
Forb/herb
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Vascular
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Native FAC (NWPL EMP) FAC (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Myrtales
Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop. ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke - fireweed
Citation
Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop. ssp. circumvagum (Mosquin) Moldenke
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M Young. Photo taken: Essex, NY: 30 July 2011 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Clinton, NY: 13 September 2017 -
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Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Essex Co., NY: 28 Jul 2012 - 6
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