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Twinflower

Linnaea borealis

The Twinflower is a tiny, pink flower that grows in pairs on a delicate stem. It loves to hide in cool, shady forests and is known for its sweet fragrance.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Twinflower has delicate, bell-shaped flowers that hang in pairs from slender stalks. Each flower is pale pink to white, often streaked with darker pink inside, and has small, oval, evergreen leaves along its creeping stems.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyCaprifoliaceaeGenusLinnaea
Twinflower
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Twinflower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Carl Linnaeus, the famous botanist, loved this flower so much he named himself after it!

It's a 'circumboreal' plant, growing all the way around the top of the world!

Its tiny, bell-shaped flowers are sweetly scented, attracting buzzing insects from afar!

Some First Nations people used parts of Twinflower as a traditional medicine.

Special abilities

Ability

Ground Hugger

Twinflower has creeping stems that spread across the ground, helping it find new places to grow and form cozy carpets.

Ability

Dynamic Duo Bloom

Twinflower always blooms with two perfect flowers on a single stalk, making it easy for pollinators to find them.

Ability

Winter Green Guardian

Twinflower keeps its small, round leaves green all winter, letting it make food when other plants are dormant.

Measurements & details

Height
5-15 cm
Spread
10-50 cm
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Gypsy Cuckoo Bumblebee

Bombus bohemicus

This bumblebee visits Twinflower for its nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

Commonly visited by honey bees for nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Moose

Alces alces

Provides a minor food source for moose and other browsers.

shelters

White Spruce

Picea glauca

Often grows beneath the shade of white spruce trees in boreal forests.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers in the wild to keep them safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Twinflower?

5-15 cm

How wide does Twinflower spread?

10-50 cm

How big are the flowers on Twinflower?

1-1.5 cm

When does Twinflower bloom?

Summer

Is Twinflower edible?

No

Is Twinflower toxic?

None

What is Twinflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Twinflower pollinated?

Insect

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