




circaea canadensis
The Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade has broad, heart-shaped leaves that kids can easily spot in the forest! Its delicate white flowers bloom in the spring and are a favorite among tiny insects.
Habitat: Moist, shady areas in forests and along stream banks.
The Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade has delicate white to pinkish-white flowers with two deeply notched petals, making them appear heart-shaped. Its slender stems bear broad, oval leaves with toothed edges, growing in opposite pairs. The tiny blooms are very distinctive.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
5
Despite its name, it's not a true nightshade and is non-toxic!
Each tiny flower has only two petals, making it look very unique!
Its name comes from the Greek sorceress Circe, famous for magic!
The tiny hook-covered seeds are expert hitchhikers on animal fur!
Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade can grow underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread and form dense colonies.
Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade has tiny, burr-like fruits that cling to animal fur, helping it travel to new places.
Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade can thrive in deep shade, an adaptation that helps it survive where many others cannot.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen

Odocoileus virginianus
disperses burr-like seeds on fur
Deroceras reticulatum
grazes on leaves and stems
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking wild plants.
The easiest way to identify Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
30-75 cm
0.2-0.3 cm
Summer
No
None
Perennial
Insect
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New York, US
You might spot American Robin, Pond Slider, and Northern Cardinal.
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New York, US
You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Robin, and Spotted Lanternfly.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and American Robin.
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Kentucky, US
You might spot Pond Slider, Crane-Fly Orchid, and Bloodroot.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Pink Lady's Slipper, Spring Peeper, and Painted Turtle.
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Indiana, US
You might spot Shield Lichens, Sunburst Lichens, Rosette Lichens, and Allies.
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