Family: Tofieldiaceae
false asphodel, gluten tofieldia, sticky false asphodel
[Narthecium glutinosum Michx., more... ]
Etymology: Triantha: Greek tri for three; anthos for flower
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-20" tall forb; from rhizomes
Leaves: linear, mostly basal, occasionally with 1 leaf near the middle of the stem
Flowers: white, 6-parted, 1/3" wide, starry; inflorescence a 3/4" - 2" tall, terminal cluster (raceme) on a very sticky stalk, 2 or 3 stalked flowers together at each node; blooms June-July
Fruits: oval capsule
Habitat: wet to moist; fens; in limy soil
Conservation Status: Threatened
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-20" tall forb; from rhizomes
Leaves: linear, mostly basal, occasionally with 1 leaf near the middle of the stem
Flowers: white, 6-parted, 1/3" wide, starry; inflorescence a 3/4" - 2" tall, terminal cluster (raceme) on a very sticky stalk, 2 or 3 stalked flowers together at each node; blooms June-July
Fruits: oval capsule
Habitat: wet to moist; fens; in limy soil
Conservation Status: Threatened
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos