Which Adaptation Might Fireweed Have?

dispersed seed. It is a notably adaptable species that is capable of growth and survival in a wide range of plant communities and successional stages (Henderson et al. 1979). Fireweed is adapted to disturbances that reverse succession, such as logging and wind throw (Dyrness 1973; Bartos and Mueggler 1981).

What is fireweed habitat?

Habitats in which fireweed grows include burned or logged forests, woodland boarders, forest meadows, alpine meadows, mixed forests, boreal forests, roadsides, and moist areas along streams, lakes and bogs (Gilkey and Dennis 1980; Bartos and Mueggler 1981; Myerscough and Whitehead 1966).

How have plants adapted to fire give two examples?

Fire-activated Seed

Perhaps the most amazing fire adaptation is that some species actually require fire for their seeds to sprout. Some plants, such as the lodgepole pine, Eucalyptus, and Banksia, have serotinous cones or fruits that are completely sealed with resin.