Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Fireweed beside a Saskatchewan slough

Fireweed. Copyright © Shelley Banks, all rights reserved
Fireweed flower © SB
Saskatchewan is not the first place that comes to mind when I think of Fireweed.

Instead, I'd imagine B.C., the Yukon, and Alaska, where I've seen this plant growing freely. 

But as Fireweed likes open areas and riverbanks, why wouldn't it like growing beside a Saskatchewan slough? 

And on the bank above the water the day I took these pictures, three plants were growing, full and healthy... 

Who knows? Next year, there may be none... or more. 

Fireweed. Copyright © Shelley Banks, all rights reserved
Fireweed flower  © SB

Fireweed. Copyright © Shelley Banks, all rights reserved
A graceful Fireweed plant, growing beside a Saskatchewan slough.  © SB


Prairie Wildflower: Fireweed.  
Location: Near Muenster, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Photo Date: July 4, 2015.  

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2 comments:

  1. I've yet to see one of those in Saskatchewan. Great find!

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    1. It's lovely - but no doubt introduced in some way that some would object to!

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