Trientalis latifolia

Broadleaf starflower ( Trientalis latifolia )

The Broadleaf starflower ( Trientalis latifolia ) is a species of the genus Trientalis.

Features

The Broadleaf starflower is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches the stature heights of 10 to 25 cm. It makes underground runners. Among the terminal leaves are 0-3 linear- pfriemliche stem leaves present. The petals are pale to dark pink, rarely white.

The flowering period extends from May to July.

Occurrence

The Broadleaf starflower is found in prairies and woods such as yellow pine forests and Redwoodwäldern in western North America.

Use

The Broadleaf starflower is rarely used as an ornamental plant for flower beds and Heide (coniferous ) wood edges.

Documents

• Corner Hardt J. Hunter, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd Müller K. (ed.): Rothmaler Exkursionsflora of Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8.