Circaea lutetiana, enchanters nightshade seeds for sale. Circaea, genus circaea, alpine enchanters nightshade, circaea alpina, circaea lutetiana, evening primrose. Circaea quadrisulcata, circaea lutetiana french names. Enchanters nightshade definition of enchanters nightshade.
Enchanter s nightshade definition is any plant of the genus circaea especially c. The cumbria lake district is the uk headquarters for this delightful little plant. Circaea lutetiana, known as broadleaved enchanters nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae. In addition, there is an intermediate hybrid between these two, and several local species or subspecies, with between eight and 14 forms recognised by different authorities.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about circaea species, broadleaf enchanters nightshade, enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana supplied by member gardeners in the pla. Circaea alpina an alpine variety of enchanter s nightshade circaea lutetiana tall evening primrose with inconspicuous. This is a herbaceous plant, it is a perennial which can reach 70cm in height 28inches. Enchanters nightshade circaea canadensis ontario wildflowers. Native to north america, and occurring from maine south to georgia, and west in all states to the rocky mountains. His introduction to the flowers of paris included 640 plants. Erysiphe circaea on enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana 42071503750. Enchanters nightshade, any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus circaea, in the evening primrose family onagraceae, that occurs in damp woodlands of the northern hemisphere. Synonyms for enchanter s nightshade in free thesaurus. The best science fiction of the year, volume four, edited by neil clarke. Enchanters nightshade seeds are fluffy, dropshaped, similar to indigo or elderberry. Mine starts as an irregular gallery leading to a blotch with black frass.
The flowers are clustered at the end of the raceme. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshaderhs gardening. Enchanter s nightshade spreads by both seed and rhizomes, often creating small colonies in woodlands across much of minnesota. Larva changes leaf making a short gallery before returning to blotch feeding 67. Polyphenol composition of extract from aerial parts of circaea. Enchanters nightshade synonyms, enchanters nightshade. Enchanters nightshade or circaea lutetiana is a herbaceous plant of the onagraceae family. Enchanter s nightshade is a hairy plant, with rounded leaves that taper to a fine tip, and clusters of small, pinkywhite flowers in summer.
Range map for enchanter s nightshade circaea canadensis. Circaea species, broadleaf enchanters nightshade, enchanter. This enchantment is referred to in its name, and its habitat in dark spruce thickets, often hiding under ferns, carries a definite. Enchanter s nightshade is a familiar denizen of woods and copses, preferring the dark depths of shade beneath the outspreading branches of woodland trees, or else the comparative light diffused in the rides which intersect a wood, where it grows amid the wet herbage which grows rank and rife, untouched by browsing animals or the scythe. Despite its name it is not especially toxic, but contains a lot of the astringent tannin. Click here to support naturespot by making a donation small or large.
Circaea lutetiana academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Enchanters nightshade tends to like moist, shady conditions. This perennial plant is about 2 tall and unbranched or little branched. Enchanters nightshade, circaea lutetiana, is a native plant common in woods or the borders of woodland, in shade or semishade. At present our information about this plant is limited to a list of the nurseries that supply it. Circaea enchanters nightshade, broadleaf enchanters.
Flora of new yorkmyrtales wikibooks, open books for an. In time we will be adding more details including a description, growing information, advice and photographs. With such an enticing common name, i just had to try this plant, so i got seed from a wildflower enthusiast. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade, broadleaf enchanter. Enchanters nightshade definition and meaning collins. Flowers of enchanters nightshade appear to have four petals, but it is actually two deeply cleft petals left. It thrives in moist, rich soils and can be a nuisance in gardens. Scattered white hairs occur occasionally along the central stem, although it becomes glabrous with age. As you can see in the photos, this is definitely more a wildflower than a gardenworthy plant. Enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana wallington, northumberland, early fruit enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana wetheral woods, late fruit alpine enchantersnightshade circaea alpina. Click here to support naturespot by making a donation small or large your gift is very much appreciated.
Alpine enchanters nightshades scientific name circaea is in honour of the ancient greek mythological spirit and wizard kirke, who enchanted ulysses and magically turned his crew into pigs in homers epic. It grows in woods and hedges, but can be a weed of gardens. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade is also known as broadleaf enchanters nightshade. Enchanter s nightshade spreads like crazy, so keep this in mind when deciding where to plant. Enchanter s nightshade seeds are fluffy, dropshaped, similar to indigo or elderberry. Enchanters nightshade spreads by both seed and rhizomes, often creating small colonies in woodlands across much of minnesota. Unmistakable in flower, apart from possible confusion with upland enchanter s nightshade. Subspecies are native to europe, north africa, western asia and eastern north america. Enchanters nightshade circaea quadrisulcata to circaea lutetiana is found in the northern hemisphere from east canada to north dakota, and further south into the united states. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana guide to kansas. It is in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from july to september.
Closely related is alpine enchanters nightshade circaea alpina, a much smaller plant which has open flowers all clustered at the top of the raceme rather than along the stem, and rarely gets more than 10 inches tall at maturity. Plant search enchanters nightshade enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana about enchanters nightshade. Plants profile for circaea lutetiana broadleaf enchanter. The broadleaved enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana is found in eurasia and the eastern enchanters nightshade circaea canadensis is found in north america. Enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana canadensis evening primrose family onagraceae description. Erect, branching, finely pubescent, at least above.
The small, white, twopetaled flowers grow in clusters, and the. Some say this plant was part of the potion she used to turn odysseuss companions into swine. Plants profile for circaea lutetiana canadensis broadleaf. It contains the new york plant families onagraceae willowherb or evening primrose family, lythraceae loosestrife or pomegranate family, and melastomataceae, which contains just two species found in new york. With this association, it could be used in spells for enchantment. Enchanters nightshade definition is any plant of the genus circaea especially c. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about circaea species, broadleaf enchanter s nightshade, enchanter s nightshade circaea lutetiana supplied by member gardeners in the pla. It is found in shady woodlands, coppices and some hedgerows. Enchanter s nightshade, circaea lutetiana, is a native plant common in woods or the borders of woodland, in shade or semishade. Alpine enchanters nightshade, circaea alpina flowers. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade first nature.
Enchantersnightshade enchantersnightshade circaea lutetiana. Circaea lutetiana enchanter s nightshade is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae. Jul 26, 2016 some online research told me that its latin name, circaea lutetiana, which relates to the enchantress circe of greek mythology, and that perhaps it was one of the herbs she was thought to have put into her potion to turn odysseuss shipmates into pigs in homers epic poem. It is a european perennial that is often found in the garden. Circaea lutetiana, known as broadleaved enchanter s nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae the genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and the specific designation is derived from lutetia, the latin name for paris, which was sometimes referred to as the witch city.
Pierre bulliard 17521793 was a famous french botanist who pioneered the threecolourplate printing technique. The plants common and scientific names both refer to magic though its hard to find out why. Enchanter s nightshade or circaea lutetiana is a herbaceous plant of the onagraceae family. Plants profile for circaea lutetiana broadleaf enchanters. This is a perennial and a member of the onagraceae family found throughout the british isles. A coloured province or state means this species occurs somewhere in that provincestate.
The plants latin name, circaea lutetiana, comes from circe, the enchantress of. Enchanters nightshade that turned ulysses mates into pigs, also seems to refer to a herb used by circe for his spells. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade, broadleaf enchanters. Leaves slenderpetioled, ovate, acuminate at the apex, rounded or rarely slightly cordate at the base, remotely denticulate, 24 long. Herbaceous plants are also known as forbs or wildflowers. Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae the genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and the generic designation is derived from lutetia, the latin name for paris. The plants have slender stems with opposite leaves. Plant search enchanter s nightshade enchanter s nightshade circaea lutetiana about enchanter s nightshade. Circaea, genus circaea, alpine enchanter s nightshade, circaea alpina, circaea lutetiana, evening primrose.
Circaea lutetiana enchanters nightshade, broadleaf. Enchanters nightshade helps us to unite apparent opposites, or resolve inner conflict, by shifting us to a higher level of consciousness e. Leaves are heartshaped, variably hairy, and somewhat wrinkled with raised sections between the veins. Handcoloured botanical drawn and engraved by pierre bulliard from his own flora parisiensis, 1776, paris, p. The entire provincestate is coloured, regardless of where in that provincestate it occurs. Enchanters nightshade definition, any of several plants belonging to the genus circaea, of the evening primrose family, of cool and temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, having white flowers. May 27, 2017 common enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana chromolithograph artist. Leaves not strongly toothed, but with sinuate edges. Circaea alpina an alpine variety of enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana tall evening primrose with inconspicuous. There are recognized 2 varieties or subspecies, depending on the reference. Broadleaf enchanters nightshade, broadleaved enchanters nightshade, canada enchanters nightshade, yellowish enchanters nightshade other scientific names. It is not related to other nightshades such as the deadly nightshade. Enchanter s nightshade enchanter s nightshade circaea lutetiana. A common native rhizomatous herbaceous perennial of woods, glens and shady places, growing to about 12 ins 30 cm tall, with oval, scarcely toothed leaves and tiny white 2petalled flowers, the petals notched.
Related species common enchanter s nightshade circaea lutetiana is a much larger plant with open flowers spread out along the raceme rather than clustered at the top, leaves up to 5 inches long, and common in more degraded woodlands. The genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and the specific designation is derived from lutetia, the latin name for paris, which was sometimes referred to as the witch city. Circaea lutetiana enchanter s nightshade is a plant in the evening primrose family, onagraceae the genus name comes from the enchantress circe of greek mythology and the generic designation is derived from lutetia, the latin name for paris. Related species common enchanters nightshade circaea lutetiana is a much larger plant with open flowers spread out along the raceme rather than clustered at the top, leaves up to 5 inches long, and common in more degraded woodlands. The leaves are usually more than half as wide as long. Enchanters nightshade what kind of fairytale flower is this. Common name, enchanters nightshade, broadleaf enchanters nightshade. The genus circaea is named after circe, an enchantress featured in the odyssey by homer. Short to medium somewhat hairy plant with long slender stolons. Plants for a future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by diptera. Mar 01, 2015 flowers of enchanter s nightshade appear to have four petals, but it is actually two deeply cleft petals left. Onagraceae damp, shady places are the preferred habitat of this attractive little wildflower, and woodlands are the best places to find it.
Enchanter s nightshade definition, any of several plants belonging to the genus circaea, of the evening primrose family, of cool and temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, having white flowers. Onagraceae damp, shady places are the preferred habitat of this attractive little wildflower, and woodlands are the best places to find it, although it sometimes grows underneath hedgerows. Synonyms for enchanters nightshade in free thesaurus. This may be due to the particular degree of maturity, but it is a curious thing nonetheless. Broadleaf enchanter s nightshade, broadleaved enchanter s nightshade, canada enchanter s nightshade, yellowish enchanter s nightshade other scientific names. A taxonomic genus within the family onagraceae 710 species of flowering plants, most commonly known as enchanters nightshades. It prefers shaded, damp areas and spreads by means of white, cylindrical rhizomes.
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