*** About Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium): Known for its resilience and beauty, Fireweed is a perennial herb that thrives in the open forests and meadows across Canada, particularly in Calgary. This plant plays a crucial ecological role, often being one of the first species to colonize areas cleared by fire, hence the name "Fireweed." With its showy stalks of magenta blossoms, it provides not only aesthetic pleasure but also sustenance for local pollinators like bees and butterflies during its bloom from July to September.

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