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Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

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.

Appearance

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.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusCircaea
Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade
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Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

5

Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Rhizome Raider

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade can grow underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread and form dense colonies.

Ability

Seed Hitchhiker

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade has tiny, burr-like fruits that cling to animal fur, helping it travel to new places.

Ability

Shade Dweller

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade can thrive in deep shade, an adaptation that helps it survive where many others cannot.

Measurements & details

Height
30-75 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.3 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

depends on

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

disperses burr-like seeds on fur

eaten by

Grey Field Slug

Deroceras reticulatum

grazes on leaves and stems

Traits

Also known as

Broadleaf NightshadeCanadian Enchanter's NightshadeEnchanter's Nightshade

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or picking wild plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade?

The easiest way to identify Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade?

30-75 cm

How big are the flowers on Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade?

0.2-0.3 cm

When does Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade bloom?

Summer

Is Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade edible?

No

Is Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade toxic?

None

What is Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade pollinated?

Insect

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