Thursday, August 21, 2014


Today we have two observed wildflowers.  Both seen on the way up Mt. Greylock on a grey day.  Big meadow on the south face, about 2000 ft.

The organge one on the left is Orange Hawkweed
Hieracium aurantiacum
Introduced species from Europe

It's in the Aster family 
Distinctive hairy stem, and basal leaves along with its striking multiple heads of orange flowers

Somewhat surprising to find here, as it prefers disturbed areas


The one on the right here is Narrow Leaved Fireweed
Chamerion angustifolium.
The young leaves, shoots and flowers of narrow-leaved fireweed are edible, and the flowers are used to make fireweed jelly
The fruit is a long, thin pod, that has silky strings - the seeds - When ripe the pod splits open and the seeds are dispersed

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