Chamerion latifolium, August 1, 2023
Common & scientific name
Dwarf fireweed, Chamerion latifolium
Family
Evening primrose, Onagraceae
Location
Roadside, 11,000’
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 or ditch-side!. It is the national flower of Greenland: good choice, Greenland!
Mountain Boy, 11,000’, August 10, 2023