Starflower – 5/14/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/14/11

Observation Time: 2:05 p.m.

Observation Location: Town conservation land near Beaver Brook

Common Name: Starflower

Scientific Name: Trientalis borealis

Comments: This member of the primrose family likes moist woods. It blooms in May. Please do not dig up native wildflowers. They typically do not survive transplantation.

More Information: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Starflower