UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Linnaea borealis    ( Twinflower )

Family: CAPRIFOLIACEAE


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Depiction: Flowers on erect, leafless, 2 forked stalks with flowers at terminals. Petals 5, pink, forming a narrow tube (gamopetalous) with inner pubescence; sepals 5, green and needl-like. Stamens 4, didynamous; pistil 1 with slender style.

Photograph Date: June 9th, 2005

Photographer: Allan Carson



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Linnaea borealis general description

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