enchanter's-nightshade
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enchanter's-nightshade
Circaea lutetiana
Enchanter's nightshade is a lovely little plant that grows in shady places. It has delicate white flowers that look like tiny stars and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The enchanter's-nightshade is a delicate woodland plant with slender stems and bright green, ovate leaves. Its tiny white or pale pink flowers have two deeply notched petals, giving them a four-petal appearance, and grow in loose clusters.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusCircaea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its name, it's not related to the poisonous deadly nightshade!
It can thrive in deep shade, where many other plants struggle to grow!
It often forms green carpets across the forest floor in damp, shady spots!
Its name comes from Circe, a powerful Greek goddess of magic!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Explorer
This plant can spread using underground stems called rhizomes, helping it form dense colonies and take over new patches of ground.
Ability
Shade Seeker
Enchanter's-nightshade has broad, thin leaves that help it capture sunlight efficiently in the dim light of dense forest floors.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-70 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer (June-August)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
drone fly
Eristalis tenax
Attracted to its small, white flowers.
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar.
depends on
red fox
Vulpes vulpes
Carries its hooked seeds on fur for dispersal.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify enchanter's-nightshade?
The easiest way to identify enchanter's-nightshade is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is enchanter's-nightshade?
20-70 cm
How wide does enchanter's-nightshade spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on enchanter's-nightshade?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does enchanter's-nightshade bloom?
Summer (June-August)
Is enchanter's-nightshade edible?
No
Is enchanter's-nightshade toxic?
None
What is enchanter's-nightshade's lifecycle?
Perennial
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