Lysimachia borealis

Lysimachia borealis American starflower

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA Synonyms:   Trientalis borealis

A small, dainty perennial growing up to 6 in high.  Pairs of star-like white flowers open in late Spring in moist cool woods.  Long, tapering leaves are arranged in a whorl around the stem.

Common in moist woods and bogs.

Present in most of the state, besides a few counties in the south-western corner and in the south-central part.

Wetland codes
EMP: FAC
NCNE: FAC



Flowers May to June.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Lysimachia borealis American starflower

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Synonyms:   Trientalis borealis
Lysimachia borealis gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names