Chamerion latifolium, July 20, 2021
C. latifolium, Grizzly Creek, 11,500’, July 22, 2021
Common & scientific name
Dwarf fireweed, Chamerion latifolium
Family
Evening primrose, Onagraceae
Location
Lower Lost Man, 10,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Smaller plant and larger flowers than its close cousin, Chamerion angustifolium, and won’t be found roadside but rather creekside. It is the national flower of Greenland: good choice, Greenland!
C. latifolium, Tabor Creek, 10,250’, July 28, 2021