Dwarf Fireweed
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Dwarf Fireweed
Chamaenerion latifolium
Dwarf Fireweed is a pretty little flower that grows in cool places like mountains. Its bright pink flowers bloom in summer, making it look like a colorful blanket on the ground.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Dwarf Fireweed has showy, deep pink to magenta flowers, often with four broad petals, atop sturdy stems. Its broad, lance-shaped leaves are typically blue-green. Unlike other fireweeds, it is shorter and more compact, thriving in challenging, rocky environments.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusChamaenerion
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Early explorers often ate its fresh leaves for vitamins!
It's super tough, growing in mountains and riverbanks!
Its beautiful flowers are the official flower of Greenland!
The fuzzy seeds have tiny 'parachutes' to fly far away!
Special abilities
Ability
Rock Conqueror
Dwarf Fireweed can grow in cracks and crevices of rocks, an adaptation that helps it survive where other plants can't find purchase.
Ability
Cold Resilience
Dwarf Fireweed has evolved to withstand freezing temperatures, helping it thrive in harsh arctic and alpine environments.
Ability
Pollinator Magnet
Dwarf Fireweed produces vibrant, nectar-rich flowers that attract a diverse array of insects, aiding in its reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Spread
- 20-50 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Arctic Bumblebee
Bombus polaris
gathers nectar and pollen
pollinates
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
browses on leaves and stems
eaten by
Reindeer
Rangifer tarandus
grazes on plant parts
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Dwarf Fireweed?
10-40 cm
How wide does Dwarf Fireweed spread?
20-50 cm
How big are the flowers on Dwarf Fireweed?
2-5 cm
When does Dwarf Fireweed bloom?
Summer
Is Dwarf Fireweed edible?
Yes
Is Dwarf Fireweed toxic?
None
What is Dwarf Fireweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Dwarf Fireweed pollinated?
Insect
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