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:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Rose Twisted Stalk flowers hang down below the leaves.
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