Good video review of such a great plant. Thumbs up. Inside the stem of fireweed is a sweetish moist pith that is said to be good for skin burns. The pith is also good to eat though somewhat difficult to accumulate much volume. Some people gather the young fresh plants before they get too bitter in the Spring and use as a salad green. In the winter, the outer portion of the dead dry fireweed stalks can be used to make cordage.
Thanks for sharing that Lonnie - much appreciated! My daughter and I love Alaska - - yet there is so much more we'd love to see, just not enough time. :(
@@EdibleWildFood-1where could I buy starts or seeds for this plant, I’m in West Virginia, thank you Rita, I’ve just found your channel and love it! I have subscribed
@@ritaswift8313 Thank you for subscribing - I am so thankful! I am not sure - but I did a quick search and found this place. www.everwilde.com/store/Epilobium-angustifolium-WildFlower-Seed.html
This is Beautiful scenery love the mountains with snow amazing how the flowers still grow with snow on the mountains and ground thank you for sharing this with us.❤
I live in southern Ontario and I have seen fireweed, but only a few plants in one location - east of Newmarket. I want to buy seeds and help them along!!
You can.... I mentioned many uses for it in the vid. You could even just add the flowers and leaves in a salad. I only have one recipe for this on my website though.... www.ediblewildfood.com/fireweed-syrup.aspx
One of the photos on the fireweed page of my website I took when I was in NFLD - - the one where you see the water and hills! www.ediblewildfood.com/fireweed.aspx It is abundant there too!!
I have seen maybe, 5 of these in southern Ontario where I live. However, here is a distribution map...www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/chamerion_angustifolium.shtml
I'm in Manitoba and this plant grows all over the place, thanks for highlighting this plant I was unaware of its secrets.
Good video review of such a great plant. Thumbs up. Inside the stem of fireweed is a sweetish moist pith that is said to be good for skin burns. The pith is also good to eat though somewhat difficult to accumulate much volume. Some people gather the young fresh plants before they get too bitter in the Spring and use as a salad green. In the winter, the outer portion of the dead dry fireweed stalks can be used to make cordage.
Thanks for sharing that Lonnie - much appreciated! My daughter and I love Alaska - - yet there is so much more we'd love to see, just not enough time. :(
@@EdibleWildFood-1where could I buy starts or seeds for this plant, I’m in West Virginia, thank you Rita, I’ve just found your channel and love it! I have subscribed
@@ritaswift8313 Thank you for subscribing - I am so thankful! I am not sure - but I did a quick search and found this place. www.everwilde.com/store/Epilobium-angustifolium-WildFlower-Seed.html
Fireweed is a pioneer plant. I didn’t know that it’s as useful as it is tough and beautiful. Thank you.
Great views!
This is Beautiful scenery love the mountains with snow amazing how the flowers still grow with snow on the mountains and ground thank you for sharing this with us.❤
Thank you for the kind words. I am on vacation here and the scenery in Alaska is outstanding!!!
That's all so beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you for watching!!!
Wow, looks like a great place if only I could join you there lol
Next time!!!! See you in Vancouver!!!!!!!!!!!
I really enjoy and appreciate your videos.
Thank you for sharing the stunning scenery with us 😍
Thank you for your kind words and for being here!!
Could you hold the plants as a measurement? Give me an idea of how big the plants, leaves and flowers are. Thank you God bless you Maranatha
All measurements you need are on my website... and God Bless. www.ediblewildfood.com/fireweed.aspx
Thanks for this very informative video and gorgeous views of the scenery. Does this plant grow in southern Ontario?
I live in southern Ontario and I have seen fireweed, but only a few plants in one location - east of Newmarket. I want to buy seeds and help them along!!
I need some! My goodness! Csn you eat it? Recipe?
You can.... I mentioned many uses for it in the vid. You could even just add the flowers and leaves in a salad. I only have one recipe for this on my website though.... www.ediblewildfood.com/fireweed-syrup.aspx
Also this is on my website.. www.ediblewildfood.com/fireweed-jelly.aspx
I am in Newfoundland and this flower grows every where our ancestors knew their stuff to bab we have lost the knowledge
One of the photos on the fireweed page of my website I took when I was in NFLD - - the one where you see the water and hills! www.ediblewildfood.com/fireweed.aspx It is abundant there too!!
I've never seen it before. Does it only thrive in colder climates ?
I have seen maybe, 5 of these in southern Ontario where I live. However, here is a distribution map...www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/chamerion_angustifolium.shtml
@@EdibleWildFood-1 thank you
@@Chrissvarietychannel549 You are welcome!