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Bride's Bonnet

Clintonia uniflora

Bride's Bonnet is a lovely flower with white or greenish blooms that look like little bells. It grows in shady forests and is a special sight in the springtime!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Bride's Bonnet has a single, pure white, bell-shaped flower atop a slender stem. Its shiny, deep green leaves form a low cluster at the base. A striking, metallic blue berry often replaces the flower later in the season.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderLilialesFamilyLiliaceaeGenusClintonia
Bride's Bonnet
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Bride's Bonnet

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

9

Interesting facts

Finding one flower means a whole network of connected plants lives hidden underground.

Its bright blue berry looks just like a tiny, shiny marble!

Native Americans traditionally used parts of this plant for various remedies.

The plant's scientific name honors DeWitt Clinton, a famous New York governor.

Special abilities

Ability

Shade Seeker

Bride's Bonnet can grow in deep forest shade, using its broad leaves to capture scarce sunlight where other plants struggle.

Ability

Long-lasting Jewel

Its vibrant blue berry stays on the plant for weeks, patiently waiting for birds to discover and disperse its seeds.

Ability

Underground Spreader

This plant spreads secretly with underground stems called rhizomes, forming new plants to create small colonies.

Measurements & details

Height
10-25 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Queen's Cup

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Bride's Bonnet?

The easiest way to identify Bride's Bonnet is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Bride's Bonnet?

10-25 cm

How wide does Bride's Bonnet spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Bride's Bonnet?

2-3 cm

When does Bride's Bonnet bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is Bride's Bonnet edible?

No

Is Bride's Bonnet toxic?

Mild

What is Bride's Bonnet's lifecycle?

Perennial

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