Alpine Fireweed - Epilobium latifolium - Colorado Rocky Mountain Wildflowers

Common name: Alpine Fireweed Latin name: Epilobium latifolium syn Chamerion subdentatum


Annual/Perennial: Perennial Flowers: June to September Flower size: 1/2" to 3/4" Found in: Montane to Alpine Height: 18" - 20" Invasive: No Native species: No Useful in garden: No Image taken: Cottonwood Pass near Steamboat Springs
		Pictured Wildflower: Alpine Fireweed Epilobium latifolium
Wildflower Field notes: Alpine Fireweed is very difficult to distinguish between common Fireweed. In fact I'm not positive that the pictured plant is Alpine Fireweed. Look for Alpine Fireweed in moist areas in full sun near any water source.

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Common name: Alpine Fireweed Latin name: Epilobium latifolium syn Chamerion subdentatum