Show Navigation
back to search results
Info

Alaska, Fairbanks, Creamer's Field, in August. Close-up of a stand of fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) in the seed stage. The bright white fluff attached to the seeds provides a means of transporting the seeds on the wind ensuring widespread propogation. This fluff was also used by native peoples as material for blankets, clothing, and mattresses, especially in combination with other hair, wool, or feathers.

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download
Filename
D043_050.jpg
Copyright
© Copyright Chuck Maas/AccentAlaska.com
Image Size
5616x3744 / 30.3MB
http://www.accentalaska.com/
Contained in galleries
Alaska, Fairbanks, Creamer's Field, in August. Close-up of a stand of fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) in the seed stage. The bright white fluff attached to the seeds provides a means of transporting the seeds on the wind ensuring widespread propogation. This fluff was also used by native peoples as material for blankets, clothing, and mattresses, especially in combination with other hair, wool, or feathers.