Family: Liliaceae
blue-bead-lily, corn-lily, yellow blue-bead-lily, yellow clintonia
[Dracaena borealis Aiton]
Matthew L. Wagner
Christopher Noll
Mary Ann Feist
Etymology: Clintonia: after De Witt Clinton (1769-1828), a naturalist and governor of New York
Plants: erect, perennial, 6"-12" tall forb; from rhizomes
Leaves: 2-5, large, oblong, basal, dark shiny green, surrounding the stalk
Flowers: yellow to greenish, 6-parted, 5/8" long, starry; inflorescence of 3-8 stalked flowers in a nodding cluster; blooms May-June
Fruits: blue, 1/4" berry
Habitat: shade; moderate moisture to moist; forests, swamps; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 6"-12" tall forb; from rhizomes
Leaves: 2-5, large, oblong, basal, dark shiny green, surrounding the stalk
Flowers: yellow to greenish, 6-parted, 5/8" long, starry; inflorescence of 3-8 stalked flowers in a nodding cluster; blooms May-June
Fruits: blue, 1/4" berry
Habitat: shade; moderate moisture to moist; forests, swamps; 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 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Christopher Noll
Derek Anderson
Aaron Carlson
Arthur Meeks
Aaron Carlson
Aaron Carlson
Robert W. Freckmann
Janice Stiefel
Robert W. Freckmann
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Hugh H. Iltis
Robert W. Freckmann
Aaron Carlson
Merel R. Black
Matthew L. Wagner
Mary Ann Feist
