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Fireweed

Chamaenerion angustifolium

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Myrtales (Myrtales)
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Chamaenerion
Species
Chamaenerion angustifolium (Fireweed)

Names in Other Languages

French épilobe à feuilles étroites

Similar Species in Chamaenerion

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Alpine Fireweed
Chamaenerion latifolium
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fireweed?
The scientific name of Fireweed is Chamaenerion angustifolium. It belongs to the genus Chamaenerion.
What is the conservation status of Fireweed?
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fireweed live?
Fireweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Fireweed belong to?
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) belongs to the genus Chamaenerion, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.
Is Fireweed endangered?
No, Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fireweed belong to?
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Fireweed?
The closest relatives of Fireweed in the genus Chamaenerion include Alpine Fireweed.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Chamaenerion — 2 Species

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Alpine Fireweed
Chamaenerion latifolium
NE
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Fireweed
Chamaenerion angustifolium
LC
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