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fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) observed in Denali Park, AK, USA

iNaturalist · 2026-06-19

A research-grade observation of fireweed was recorded in Denali Park, Alaska, contributing a verified data point to citizen-science tracking of this iconic native wildflower across subarctic and boreal landscapes.

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Observation was classified as research-grade, meeting iNaturalist's standards for species ID confirmation by the community

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Location is Denali Park, AK — a high-latitude subarctic ecosystem where fireweed serves as a key post-disturbance pioneer species

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Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) is a single species documented in this record with no additional plant co-occurrences noted

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