Fireweed

Description

Although not a typical plant of the bogland, this specimen was growing right in the middle of the swamp. The name Fireweed derives from the species' abundance as a quick colonist on burned sites after forest fires.

Location : nature reserve ‘Hohes Venn’ (Baraque Michel - Belgium)

Dutch name : Wilgenroosje
German name : Waldweidenröschen
Latin name : Chamerion angustifolium