Chamaenerion angustifolium, commonly known in the UK as Rosebay Willowherb
Rosebay willowherb is able to colonise new areas because of its specially adapted seeds - fitted with tiny, cottony 'parachutes' they are able to disperse across long distances on the slightest breeze. Each plant can produce up to 80,000 seeds and the heat from fires and bonfires can help to germinate them, hence another common name of 'Fireweed'.
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Location: Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, UK.
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