Other common names:
Bogbean French names:
Ményanthe trifolié Family: Gentian Family (Gentianaceae) Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Entire Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 184 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: trifoliata: three-leaved Photographs:
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Buckbean flower cluster.
Close up view of a Buckbean flower.
Note the hairy petals.
View of an entire Buckbean plant.
Buckbean leaves.
This is how you often will see Buckbean - buried in among other bog and fen plants.