Family: Tofieldiaceae
false asphodel, gluten tofieldia, sticky false asphodel
[Narthecium glutinosum Michx., more...]
Robert W. Freckmann
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
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
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Derek Anderson
Hugh H. Iltis
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Hugh H. Iltis
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Aaron Carlson
