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Scientific Name: Clintonia borealis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IN (Clinton lily), MD (yellow clintonia), OH (blue
Blue-Bead Lily (Clintonia borealis)
The Blue-Bead Lily, scientifically known as Clintonia borealis, is a captivating wildflower recognized for its vibrant blue berries. It's also known by several common names, including Clintonia, Clinton's Lily, Corn Lily, Cow Tongue, Yellow Beadlily, Yellow Bluebeadlily, and Snakeberry.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the common name "Snakeberry," which might be a concern if pets are prone to eating berries in the wild.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf.
- Common Names: Blue-Bead Lily, Clintonia, Clinton's Lily, Corn Lily, Cow Tongue, Yellow Beadlily, Yellow Bluebeadlily, Snakeberry
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Synonym: Dracaena borealis
- Etymology: The genus Clintonia is named after DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828), an early naturalist and governor of New York. The specific epithet borealis comes from the Greek word boreios.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is discussed in the context of Minnesota flora and Almon Park in a recent post.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Blue-Bead Lily has 2 to 4 (typically 3) large, erect, basal leaves with parallel veins. The leaf margins and veins are finely hairy, and the leaves are elliptic or tongue-shaped, abruptly.
- It features a cluster of 2 to 6 yellow to greenish nodding lilies, each up to 1 inch long.
- It is named for its yellow flowers and bright blue, round berries.