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Linnaea borealis ssp. longiflora

Linnaea borealis L. ssp. longiflora (Torr.) Hultén

Longtube Twinflower

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)

Synonym(s): Linnaea borealis var. longiflora

USDA Symbol: LIBOL2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

Trailing plant.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AK , ID , OR , WA
Canada: ON , PE
Native Habitat: Forest, Woodland, Forest Edge, Riparian, Bog/Fen, Rocky Bluff, Lakeshores

Growing Conditions

Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes

Web Reference

Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of Washington
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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