Kingdom Plantae Family Liliaceae Scientific name Clintonia umbellulata | Order Liliales Genus Clintonia Rank Species | |
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Similar Clintonia, Prosartes lanuginosa, Clintonia borealis, Gentiana villosa, Prosartes maculata | ||
Clintonia umbellulata (white clintonia, Clinton's lilly, speckled wood lily) is a perennial herb in the lily family. It is found in the deciduous forests of the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States (NY, OH, PA, WV, GA, KY, MD, TN, VA, NC and SC). It blooms in late spring.
Clintonia umbellulata has broad, glossy leaves with a few hairs. Flowering stalk is up to 50 cm tall, with a display of drooping flowers. Flowers are white, speckled with green or purple spots. Berries are black and spherical.
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