Trientalis borealis
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Trientalis borealis is a North American woodland perennial, it is also known as the Starflower. The starflower grows up to 9 inches tall and has one or two white flowers which consist of seven petals that form a star like shape. The flowers are found on top of stalks which are above the lanceolate leaves. The plant blooms between May and June.
[edit] References
- Wildflowers of Minnesota's Northwoods pamphlet, 1999, Minnesota DNR
- USDA PLANTS database
