Family: Primulaceae
American starflower, maystar, northern starflower
[Trientalis americana Pursh, more...]
Aaron Carlson
Paul Skawinski
Bell Museum
Etymology: Trientalis: Latin name meaning "third part of a foot," referring to height of plant
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-8" tall forb; from slender rhizomes
Leaves: clustered in a whorl at the top of the stem; also usually with a small, scale-like leaf near the middle of the stem
Flowers: white, 7 or more-parted, 1/3"-1/2" wide, saucer-shaped, petals pointed; inflorescence of 1 or more, long-stalked flowers from the leaf axils; blooms May-June
Habitat: moderate moisture; forests, bogs; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-8" tall forb; from slender rhizomes
Leaves: clustered in a whorl at the top of the stem; also usually with a small, scale-like leaf near the middle of the stem
Flowers: white, 7 or more-parted, 1/3"-1/2" wide, saucer-shaped, petals pointed; inflorescence of 1 or more, long-stalked flowers from the leaf axils; blooms May-June
Habitat: moderate moisture; forests, bogs; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FAC+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Paul Skawinski
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
Matthew L. Wagner
Linda W. Curtis
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Aaron Carlson
Joanne Kline
Aaron Carlson
Caroline A. Creevey
Aaron Carlson
Merel R. Black
