Other common names:
Canker-root Other scientific names: Coptis groenlandica, Anemone groenlandica, Helleborus trifolius French names:
Coptide trifoliolée Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Compound, Toothed Height:
Up to 7 cm (3 in) Habitat: Wet Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 184 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: trifolia: three-leaved For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Goldthread flowers.
Goldthread is one of the beautiful early spring wildflowers. This picture was taken in mid-May.
Closeup of a flower.
Nice patch of Goldthread on moss.
Goldthread leaves.
Goldthread grows in swampy conditions.
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