Fireweed is a flower plant which is also called Epilobium angustifolium. Two varieties are found in North America:- var. canescens and var. angustifolium. Fireweed is found in the streams and open woods. Fireweed adapts well to burned or cut-over forests, avalanche areas, swamps, riverbars and deglaciated areas.
Name | Fireweed |
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Scientific Name | Epilobium angustifolium |
Native | Native to Temperate Northern Hemisphere |
Common/English Name | Fireweed, Great Willowherb, Rosebay Willowherb, Spiked Willowherb, Narrow-leaved fireweed, Perennial fireweed, Great willow-herb, Flowering willow, Rosebay willow-herb, Blood Vine, Blooming Sally, Fireweed, Flowering Willow, Willow Herb, Purple Rocket |
Plant Growth Habit | Herbaceous, perennial |
Soil | Well-drained, moist |
Plant Size | 2 m |
Root | Fibrous, rhizomatous |
Stem | Reddish , stout, erect, smooth; Height: 1.3 – 3 m |
Leaf | Alternate, long lanceolate, deep green, pinnate vines; Length: 4 – 8 inches |
Flowering Season | June-September |
Flower | Magenta, deep pink or rose color, obvoate; Length: 0.35-0.80 inch, Diameter: 2-3 cm |
Fruit shape & size | Capsule, tubular, thick hair, Length: 5–8 cm (2–3.2 inch) |
Seed | Brown; Length: 1 mm |
Fruit Season | July-October |
Major Nutritions (Raw) | Manganese, Mn 1.542 mg (67.04%) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.145 mg (11.15%) Calcium, Ca 99 mg (9.90%) Magnesium, Mg 36 mg (8.57%) Copper, Cu 0.074 mg (8.22%) Iron, Fe 0.55 mg (6.88%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.075 mg (6.72%) Vitamin B9 (Folate) 26 µg (6.50%) Total dietary Fiber 2.4 g (6.32%) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.312 mg (6.24%) |
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Calories in 1 cup chopped (23 gm) | 24 Kcal. |
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