Circaea lutetiana enchanter nightshade book

A common native rhizomatous herbaceous perennial of woods, glens and shady places, growing to about 12 ins 30 cm tall, with oval, scarcely toothed leaves and tiny white 2petalled flowers, the petals. This is a herbaceous plant, it is a perennial which can reach 70cm. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade first nature. Related species common enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana is a much larger plant with open flowers spread. Enchanters nightshade spreads like crazy, so keep this in mind when deciding where to plant. Circaea lutetiana, enchanters nightshade seeds for sale. Subspecies are native to europe, north africa, western asia and eastern north america. The tiny flowers, only 4 to 8 mm across, grow along long thin stems. Onagraceae of north america update, database version. Enchantersnightshade enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade, broadleaf enchanters. Enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana wallington, northumberland abundant in shady places throughout, this flowers in the later season, from about the middle of july onwards at these latitudes. Photos and information about minnesota flora enchanters nightshade.

Scattered white hairs occur occasionally along the central stem, although it. Plants profile for circaea lutetiana broadleaf enchanter. Onagraceae evening primrose family medicinal use of enchanters nightshade. Erysiphe circaea on enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana 42071503750. Click here to support naturespot by making a donation small or large your gift is very much appreciated. Enchanters nightshade is a familiar denizen of woods and copses, preferring the dark depths of shade beneath the outspreading branches of woodland trees, or else the comparative light diffused in the. This is a perennial and a member of the onagraceae family found.

Alpine enchanters nightshade, circaea alpina flowers. Enchanters nightshade definition, any of several plants belonging to the genus circaea, of the evening primrose family, of cool and temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, having white flowers. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana spreading into masses, enchanters nightshade offers exquisite blossoms to insects so tiny i didnt know they were there until i looked through my. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana wildflowers. Onagraceae damp, shady places are the preferred habitat of this attractive little.

Circaea lutetiana enchanters nichtshade is a plant in the evening primrose faimily, onagraceae the genus name comes frae the enchantress circe o greek meethology an the generic designation is. Broadleaf enchanters nightshade, broadleaved enchanters nightshade, canada enchanters nightshade, yellowish enchanters nightshade other scientific names. If you saw this plant blooming today or sometime within the last 3 days, you can help improve the bloom clock by logging it. This is from pliny the elders natural history, book 27 ch 38. Circaea lutetiana, known as broadleaved enchanters nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. Haunting damp, shady places, this shy woodland flower has a spellbinding beauty. Circaea alpina enchanters nightshade wildflowers of. The genus circaea is named after circe, an enchantress featured in the odyssey by homer. Bears spiked racemes of whitish pink flowers in early summer.

Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshaderhs gardening. Alpine enchanters nightshades scientific name circaea is in honour of the ancient greek mythological spirit and wizard kirke, who enchanted ulysses and magically turned his crew into pigs in homers. It is a european perennial that is often found in the garden. Plants profile for circaea lutetiana canadensis broadleaf. Circaea enchanters nightshade, broadleaf enchanters. There are recognized 2 varieties or subspecies, depending on the. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana canadensis evening primrose family onagraceae description. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade join the rhs today and get 12 months. It thrives in moist, rich soils and can be a nuisance in gardens. Book titles include edible plants, edible perennials, edible trees, and woodland gardening. This page contains recent bloom logs for circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. An upright perennial herb native to britain and northern europe. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade is also known as broadleaf enchanters nightshade.

It is in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from july to september. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about circaea species, broadleaf enchanters nightshade, enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana supplied by member gardeners in the pla. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana photo by shona mackintosh. Plant search enchanters nightshade enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana about enchanters nightshade. Enchanters nightshade spreads by both seed and rhizomes, often creating small colonies in woodlands across much of minnesota. Enchanters nightshade thrives in moist shady woodland where other plants may struggle. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade plant finder. General information circaea lutetiana is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade, broadleaf. This may be due to the particular degree of maturity, but it is a curious thing nonetheless. Enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana wildlife insight. This page is a profile for the plant species circaea lutetiana, used to collect records of where and when this plant was observed blooming, and for providing identification information for use in dichotomous. Enchanters nightshade, circaea lutetiana, is a native plant common in woods or the borders of woodland, in shade or semishade. The plants latin name, circaea lutetiana, comes from circe, the enchantress of greek mythology whose woodland dwelling was on the island.