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Andrew's clintonia

Scientific Name: Clintonia andrewsiana

Family: Liliaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Clintonia andrewsiana

Clintonia andrewsiana, a monocot and perennial herb, is known by the common names Andrews clintonia and red clintonia, and also sometimes as blue bead lily or blue balls. It is admired as one of the most dramatic wildflowers.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces blue or black berries.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clintonia andrewsiana Torr.
  • Family: Liliaceae (Lily family)
  • Common Names: Andrews clintonia, red clintonia, blue bead lily, blue balls, Andrew's Beadlily, Western Bluebead-lily.
  • Synonyms: The text mentions "Andrew's clintonia" as a synonym within WordNet 2.0.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clintonia andrewsiana is native to Oregon and northern California.
  • It is often found growing beneath redwood trees and in shaded areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The stem is erect.
  • It typically has five or six egg-shaped leaves, each 6-12 inches long and 2-5 inches wide, with a pointed tip and somewhat hairy texture.
  • Flowers are produced in a cluster.
  • The plant features large shiny green leaves.
  • Flowers are deep pink and trumpet-shaped.
  • Berries are dark blue and ripen by July.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Clintonia andrewsiana is a known host of Phytophthora ramorum.