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dwarf fireweed
Scientific Name: Chamerion latifolium
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dwarf Fireweed (Chamerion latifolium)
Dwarf Fireweed, scientifically known as Chamerion latifolium, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). It is also commonly known as River Beauty Willowherb, Arctic Fireweed, and Broad-leaved Willow Herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamerion latifolium (L.) Holub
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
- Synonyms: Chamaenerion latifolium, Chamerion subdentatum, formerly Epilobium latifolium
Distribution and Habitat
- Dwarf Fireweed has a circumboreal distribution, meaning it is found throughout the northern regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including subarctic regions.
- It is often found growing in sandy and gravelly moist soil, particularly along streams.
- Specific locations mentioned include Alaska, Iceland, and the Arctic.
Morphological Characteristics
- Dwarf Fireweed is a perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters (1-3 feet), but can be smaller (around 6 inches).
Quirky Facts
- One source compares Dwarf Fireweed to a "cheap throwaway ink pen overshadowed by a fine fountain pen" when contrasted with common Fireweed.
- In Inuktitut (Baffin Island), it is known as "Paunnat paunnait".
Interactions with Other Organisms
- One experimental study focuses on dwarf fireweed's interactions with herbivores.