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Chamerion angustifolium
If you look closely at the center of the flower you can see a few thrips. The seed pods are also purple like the flower (see photos 3 & 4). Once the seeds are ready, the pods open and let out the fluffy white seeds.
On the top of a steep hill overlooking a marshy area near the ocean
People make fireweed jelly and honey out of these flowers
Spotted on Aug 10, 2016
Submitted on Nov 17, 2016
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