Family: Onagraceae
broad-leaf enchanter's-nightshade
[Circaea canadensis subsp. quadrisulcata (L.) Hill, more...]
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Circaea: after Circe, the enchantress
Plants: erect, perennial, to 28" tall forb; from slender rhizomes
Leaves: opposite, stalked, oblong, 2 1/3"-4 1/2" long, usually not more than half as wide as long, tapering gradually to a point
Flowers: white to pinkish, 2-parted, 1/4"-1/3" wide, petals deeply notched less than half their length; inflorescence elongating early to 8" with many, stalked evenly spaced flowers along the stalk; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: capsule with 2 chambers and sticky hairs
Habitat: moist; woods
Plants: erect, perennial, to 28" tall forb; from slender rhizomes
Leaves: opposite, stalked, oblong, 2 1/3"-4 1/2" long, usually not more than half as wide as long, tapering gradually to a point
Flowers: white to pinkish, 2-parted, 1/4"-1/3" wide, petals deeply notched less than half their length; inflorescence elongating early to 8" with many, stalked evenly spaced flowers along the stalk; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: capsule with 2 chambers and sticky hairs
Habitat: moist; woods
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 2, Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Theodore S. Cochrane
Stephen L. Solheim
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
Botanical Illustration
Kurt Stüber
Theodore S. Cochrane
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration