Epilobium angustifolium L.

Fireweed

Description:

·        Tall coarse herb

·        Leaves long and alternate on short petioles

·        Terminal inflorescence are showy pink to purple flowers with pointed petals

Habitat:

·        Common and conspicuous around burnt-over areas

·        Fencerows

·        Edges of thickets

·        Waste places

Distribution:

·        Edge of property near garbage bin