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Rose Twisted Stalk
Streptopus lanceolatus

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus) Other common names: Rose Mandarin, Rosybells, Sessile-leaved Twisted Stalk, Twisted Stalk

Other scientific names: Streptopus longipes, Streptopus roseus

French names: Streptope rose

Family: Colchicum Family (Colchicaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae), Lily-of-the-Valley Family (Convallariaceae))

Flowers: Spring;  Red/Pink;  6 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Habitat: Forests

Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 342   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photography notes: The flowers are hard to photograph because they hang down below the leaves, and Rose Twisted Stalk is a low-growing plant.

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: lanceolatus: lance-shaped


Photographs: 150 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

Rose Twisted Stalk flowers hang down below the leaves.

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

A Rose Twisted Stalk flower.

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

A Rose Twisted Stalk plant.

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

A nice bunch of plants.

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

Rose Twisted Stalk fruits in early August.

Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

Young shoots in late April.


Range map for Rose Twisted Stalk (Streptopus lanceolatus)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)