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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.

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.