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Scientific Name: Clintonia
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Blue-bead Lily (Clintonia borealis)
The Clintonia borealis, commonly known as Blue-bead Lily, is a woodland plant notable for its bright blue berries. Other common names include Clintonia, Clinton's Lily, Corn Lily, Cow Tongue, Yellow Beadlily, and Snakeberry.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant produces berries that could be tempting to children or pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf.
- Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)
- Synonym: Dracaena borealis
- Etymology:
- The genus name, Clintonia, honors DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828), an early naturalist and governor of New York.
- The species name, borealis, comes from the Greek word "boreios," meaning northern.
Distribution and Habitat
- The Blue-bead Lily is found in Minnesota and other regions, often in wooded areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant typically has 2 to 4 large, erect, basal leaves.
- The leaves are elliptic or tongue-shaped, with parallel veins and finely hairy margins.
- It features a cluster of 2 to 6 yellow to greenish nodding lilies, each up to 1 inch long.
Quirky Facts
- The Algonquin and Chippewa tribes historically used the leaves of the Yellow Blue-bead lily.
Additional Information
- The plant is also referred to as Corn Lily.