A collection of flora from the pacific wonderland.

Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)

Five Mile Camp, North Cascades N.P., 8/2012.

Named for their propensity to grow in recently burned areas.  The young shoots can be eaten like asparagus.  Deer and elk feed on this plant, and, when visited by bees, it is said to make excellent honey.   Cascade asters are in the background above.

Park Creek, North Cascades N.P., WA, 8/2012.

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This entry was posted on September 21, 2012 by . It was filed under All Northwest, Alpine, alpine/subalpine meadow, August, dry open woods, edible, evening primrose/willowherb, July, Low Elevation, Mid Elevation, pink, raceme, Washington and was tagged with , , .

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