Family: Liliaceae
twisted-stalk
[Streptopus longipes Fernald, more...]
Christopher Noll
Hugh H. Iltis
Etymology: Streptopus: from streptos for "twisted" and pous for "foot" or "stalk," referring to thread-like peduncles which bend near the middle
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb, stems finely hairy especially along margins and at the leaf nodes; from elongated rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, lance-like with pointed tips; stalkless, but not clasping
Flowers: pink streaked with dark red, 6-parted, 3/8" long, star to tubular shape, petal-like tepals separate and turning upward only near the tip; inflorescence only 1 flower above the nodes along the stem; blooms June-July
Fruits: rounded, reddish-purple to red, 1/4"-1/3" berry
Habitat: moderate moisture; forests; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-3' tall forb, stems finely hairy especially along margins and at the leaf nodes; from elongated rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, lance-like with pointed tips; stalkless, but not clasping
Flowers: pink streaked with dark red, 6-parted, 3/8" long, star to tubular shape, petal-like tepals separate and turning upward only near the tip; inflorescence only 1 flower above the nodes along the stem; blooms June-July
Fruits: rounded, reddish-purple to red, 1/4"-1/3" berry
Habitat: moderate moisture; forests; 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
Hugh H. Iltis
Robert W. Freckmann
Christopher Noll
Derek Anderson
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Derek Anderson
