Twinflower Linnaea borealis

Other common names: Northern Twinflower Other scientific names: Linnaea americana French names: Linnée boréale Family: Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae), (Twinflower Family (Linnaeaceae)) Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 284    Shrubs of Ontario: 431    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: borealis: northern For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers , Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 112 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.