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Linnaea borealis ssp. americana (Twinflower)
Weyand, Phyllis

Linnaea borealis ssp. americana (Forbes) Hultén ex Clausen

Twinflower

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)

USDA Symbol: LIBOA

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Trailing plant.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Pink

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , UT , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NL , NS
Native Habitat: Woodland,Bog/Fen,Fresh Water Aquatic
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)

Benefit

Fragrant Flowers: yes

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Linnaea borealis ssp. americana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Linnaea borealis ssp. americana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Linnaea borealis ssp. americana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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