Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium)

In this very special episode we talk about "Chatty" Kelsey's number one favorite wildflower; fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium formerly Epilobium angustifolium). Fireweed is not only a stunningly beautiful and bright wildflower it also has so many medicinal properties, and the incredible ability to grow in the ashy soil after a fire has burned through a forest.  Thank you so much for listening to Wild for Wildflowers! If you like the show please tell a friend and subscribe on whatever podcasting platform you listen to! You can send us an email at [email protected] and follow us on instagram @wildforwildflowerspod. And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers! 

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Source information: "Fireweed: Botany, phytochemistry, and traditional uses". Authors: Arthur Adamczaki, Mariola Dreger, Katarzyna Seidler, Karolina Wielgus