Broad-leaved seven star
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Broad-leaved seven star ( Trientalis latifolia ) |
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The broad-leaved seven star ( Trientalis latifolia ) is a species of the genus Trientalis within the primrose family (Primulaceae).
description
Vegetative characteristics
The Breitblättrige Siebenstern is a perennial, herbaceous plant that reaches heights of 10 to 25 centimeters. Subterranean runners are formed. There are no to three linear-awl stem-like leaves under the terminal leaves .
Generative characteristics
The flowering period extends from May to July. The flowers are radial symmetry with a double flower envelope . The petals are light to dark pink, rarely white.
Occurrence
The broad-leaved seven-star occurs in western North America in prairies and forests such as yellow pine forests and redwood forests .
use
The broad-leaved seven-star is rarely used as an ornamental plant for heather beds and (coniferous) wood edges.
supporting documents
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
