Yellow Clintonia Clintonia borealis

Other common names: Bluebead, Bluebead Lily, Clintonia, Corn Lily Other scientific names: Convallaria borealis, Dracaena borealis French names: Clintonie boréale Family: Lily Family (Liliaceae), (Lily-of-the-Valley Family (Convallariaceae)) Distinctive features: Two or three broad basal leaves; yellow flowers; in the woods. Similar species:   •   Indian Cucumber Root (Medeola virginiana) - Leaves in whorls about the stem; smaller flowers. Flowers: Summer;  Green/Brown, Yellow;  6 parts (petals);  One to six at the top of a single stem. Leaves: Simple, Entire;  Two or three broad basal leaves. Height: 12-20 cm (5-8 in) Habitat: Forests, Wet Areas;  Forest, swamps. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 338    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 102, 370    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 72    Native/Non-native: Native Status: common. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: borealis: northern For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 193 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.