Circaea alpina L. ssp. alpina

Locations ofCircaea alpina L. ssp. alpina in Virginia

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Family
Onagraceae
Botanical Name
Circaea alpina L. ssp. alpina
Common Name
Small Enchanter's Nightshade
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Circaea alpina L. ssp alpina
Comments
Hybrids occur rarely with C. lutetiana ssp. canadensis (known only from Bedford Co. in Va.). Apparently, the name Circaea x intermedia is erroneously applied to this hybrid.
Habitat
Mesic high-elevation forests, sheltered boulder fields, seeps, and seepage swamps; usually (but not always) in rocky habitats. Frequent in the mountains, especially at higher elevations.
Native Status
Native

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