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Tofieldia pusilla (Scotch false asphodel)
Bruso, George H.

Tofieldia pusilla (Michx.) Pers.

Scotch false asphodel

Liliaceae (Lily Family)

USDA Symbol: TOPU

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Smaller than Tofieldia glutinosa and lacks sticky stems (Newmaster).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: AK , MI , MN , MT
Canada: AB , BC , NT , NU , ON , QC , SK , YT
Native Habitat: Bog/Fen,Tundra
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Tofieldia pusilla in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Tofieldia pusilla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tofieldia pusilla

Metadata

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

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