Fireweed
Uploaded: April 14, 2011
Gorgeous blooms of a Fireweed plant that popped up near an ash pile three months after we had a controlled windfall branch burning on our acreage in South West British Columbia, Canada. Apparently, Fireweed seeds will remain dormant for years and years awaiting the conditions they require to germinate ~ specifically, a fire opens access to sunlight.
Interestingly enough, the following year there wasn't a Fireweed to be seen anywhere on our acreage. Having a controlled burning pile here within the next four weeks so will be keeping a close eye near the ash pile this summer hoping to see this magnificent plant species pop up again.
Monthly Theme: Delicate
Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 50, FocalLength: 54.30 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
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