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Venus's Looking-glass
Triodanis perfoliata
(formerly Specularia perfoliata)

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata) Other common names: Clasping Bellwort

Other scientific names: Specularia perfoliata, Campanula perfoliata

Family: Bellflower Family (Campanulaceae)

Similar species:
  •   Willow Herbs - Most have tiny flowers.


Flowers: Summer;  Blue/Violet;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 208   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: perfoliata: perfoliate


Photographs: 56 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Venus's Looking-glass flowers.

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

The blooming flowers are usually at the top of the stalk.

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Sharing its space with an insect.

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Venus's Looking-glass leaves are small and heart-shaped.

Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

Finished flowers.


Range map for Venus's Looking-glass (Triodanis perfoliata)

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)