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Starflower

Trientalis borealis

Photo by Ryan.Champiny
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Description:

One or more fragile white flowers, star-shaped with 5-9 (usually 7) pointed petals on thread-like stalks; typically 7 stamens with golden anthers. Leaves 1½-4" (4-10 cm) long, shiny, lanceolate, in a single whorl of 5-10.

Habitat:

Sub-alpine mountaintops; rich woods and bogs

Reference Links:

Starflower New Hampshire Wildflowers

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