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Fireweed leaf

Fireweed leaf is the leaf of a tall flowering plant, used fresh, cooked or dried for infusions, with tenderness and flavour varying by age and preparation.

Fireweed leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Fireweed leaf

Fireweed leaf refers to the leaves of fireweed, a tall flowering plant. The leaves are elongated and generally green, with a mild, herbaceous flavour when young; age and preparation affect their tenderness and taste.

Leaves have been used as a food in some settings, including fresh or cooked preparations, and may also be dried for infusions. The name does not specify the plant’s growing region, leaf maturity, or processing, so such forms should not be assumed to have identical characteristics.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for fireweed leaf

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English

willowherb leaf

English

fireweed leaf (raw)

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English

Fireweed, leaves, raw

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English

Fireweed, young leaves, raw (Alaska Native)

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Fireweed leaf nutrition & diet

Fireweed leaf nutritional value

Fireweed, leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
103kcal
Protein
4.7g
Carbs
19.2g
Fat
2.8g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh, cooked, and dried leaves differ in water content and preparation. An infusion is not nutritionally equivalent to eating the leaf itself.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Fireweed, leaves, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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