Streptopus lanceolatus

A branching, zig-zag stemmed plant of rich, moist woods. More common in cooler locations. The flowers range in colors, mostly reds through pink to white. Foliage can be confused with S. amplexifolius (clasping nearly perfoliate leaves with glaucus undersides), Prosartes, and even Maianthemum racemosum (no branching). The flower stalks are strongly twisted. Red fruits.

Seedling

twisted stalk seedlings munched by insects
A monocot with elongated leaves which seem to attractive to slugs!
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
rose twisted stalk
Alternate Scientific Names: 
Streptopus rosea
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Showy fruit

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