Other common names:
Glutinous Triantha, Sticky False Asphodel Other scientific names: Tofieldia glutinosa, Narthecium glutinosum French names:
Tofieldie glutineuse Family: Bunch flower Family (Melanthiaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae)) Flowers: Summer; White; 6 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Wet Areas, Bogs and Fens, Moist Meadows Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 344 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: glutinosa: sticky Photographs:
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Sticky Tofieldia flower cluster.
Two Sticky Tofieldia plants. The stems are quite sticky, hence the common name.
Rarely there will be just a single flower on a plant.
Sticky Tofieldia leaves resemble those of a small iris.