fireweed beaded earrings
true to its name, this resilient plant thrives in disturbed landscapes—especially post-burn sites—where it often spreads rapidly, blanketing entire meadows in vivid pink. every part of fireweed is edible: its stalk has a flavor reminiscent of asparagus, the leaves can be cooked like spinach, and the flower nectar yields a honey-like sweetness, perfect for jellies or herbal teas. each plant can produce up to 80,000 seeds, carried on soft, fluffy fibers that have traditionally been used for weaving or insulation. fireweed also has notable anti-inflammatory properties. it’s used internally for eczema and digestive issues, and externally as a poultice for burns and rashes. ubiquitous throughout the pacific northwest and much of northern north america, fireweed is both a powerful healer and a quiet reclamation artist—i hope more people come to recognize its gifts. the earrings are made with matte japanese seed beads and sterling silver ear wires. they are 5.5 inches long and 1.25 inches wide.
thanks for looking!
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true to its name, this resilient plant thrives in disturbed landscapes—especially post-burn sites—where it often spreads rapidly, blanketing entire meadows in vivid pink. every part of fireweed is edible: its stalk has a flavor reminiscent of asparagus, the leaves can be cooked like spinach, and the flower nectar yields a honey-like sweetness, perfect for jellies or herbal teas. each plant can produce up to 80,000 seeds, carried on soft, fluffy fibers that have traditionally been used for weaving or insulation. fireweed also has notable anti-inflammatory properties. it’s used internally for eczema and digestive issues, and externally as a poultice for burns and rashes. ubiquitous throughout the pacific northwest and much of northern north america, fireweed is both a powerful healer and a quiet reclamation artist—i hope more people come to recognize its gifts. the earrings are made with matte japanese seed beads and sterling silver ear wires. they are 5.5 inches long and 1.25 inches wide.
thanks for looking!
✽❊✿❈❀❋❁✾❇❃
true to its name, this resilient plant thrives in disturbed landscapes—especially post-burn sites—where it often spreads rapidly, blanketing entire meadows in vivid pink. every part of fireweed is edible: its stalk has a flavor reminiscent of asparagus, the leaves can be cooked like spinach, and the flower nectar yields a honey-like sweetness, perfect for jellies or herbal teas. each plant can produce up to 80,000 seeds, carried on soft, fluffy fibers that have traditionally been used for weaving or insulation. fireweed also has notable anti-inflammatory properties. it’s used internally for eczema and digestive issues, and externally as a poultice for burns and rashes. ubiquitous throughout the pacific northwest and much of northern north america, fireweed is both a powerful healer and a quiet reclamation artist—i hope more people come to recognize its gifts. the earrings are made with matte japanese seed beads and sterling silver ear wires. they are 5.5 inches long and 1.25 inches wide.
thanks for looking!
✽❊✿❈❀❋❁✾❇❃