Clintonia borealis
Clintonia borealis yellow bluebead lily
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Several yellow bells rise on a leafless stalk above two shiny basal leaves. The berries look like blue beads, giving this plant its common name. This little lily blooms from May to June in cool, moist woods.
Habitat & Range
Frequent in moist woods, mostly North and at higher elevation along the Allegheny front.
Found in most of the state, except south-east.
Range is from Canada to Georgia
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers May to June.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Clintonia borealis yellow bluebead lily
Flowers
Flower with leaves
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Colony in flower
Flowers
Flowers
Flower
Flowers & leaf
Fruit
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Fruit
Forming fruits
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
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