Chamaenerion angustifolium

Characteristics

Onagraceae
Chamaenerion
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
Onagraceae
Chamaenerion
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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Source

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Plant Photos

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