Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) - Ontario Trees and Shrubs

Twinflower
Linnaea borealis

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) Other common names: Northern Twinflower

Other scientific names: Linnaea americana

French names: Linnée boréale

Family: Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae), (Twinflower Family (Linnaeaceae))

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub

Flowers: Summer; Red/Pink; 5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 431 Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 284

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: borealis: northern

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 112 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

Twinflower leaves.

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

A patch of Twinflower in the woods.

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

Twinflower flowers, which are usually in pairs.

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

Entire plant.

Range map for Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

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Twinflower Linnaea borealis

Twinflower
Linnaea borealis