Photograph of Fireweed on the banks of the Brooks River in Alaska (00001406)
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Description: Fireweed, also known as Great Willow-Herb or Epilobium angustifolium, is a distinctive pioneer plant that regrows after wildfires in Alaska. The vibrant purple flowers of this plant indicate the progress of summer and transform the landscape into a colorful sea. This photograph captures the beauty of Fireweed on the banks of the Brooks River, nestled in the stunning wilderness of Alaska.
Location: Alaska/Katmai, Brooks River, USA
Date of Capture: 15.07.1997