Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Fireweed

 
I don't remember noticing this plant before,
 but there was a lot of it along the bike path.
 It is fireweed, and is happily growing even though there has not been a fire.
 Looking at the curly cross shape of the stigma makes me realize it is related to the hairy willow herb.
 Those tubular things are the seed pods, and they burst sort of like a banana!

9 comments:

Lorac said...

Hi Judy! I never knew that was what they were called. Good photos of it too.

Adrienne Zwart said...

I love that shade of pink!

Halcyon said...

You are really an expert with the macros. Another great one. :)

Whispering Thoughts said...

It is a lovely flower.

Anonymous said...

Such pretty shots!

Louhi said...

Beautiful <3

Wenche said...

Such a beauty :0)

Leovi said...

Nice pictures. Excellent macro full of life, these shots are of great quality and beauty. Greetings.

Grandma C said...

I love the purple flower!

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