Other common names:
Canker-root Other scientific names: Coptis groenlandica, Anemone groenlandica, Helleborus trifolius French names:
Coptide trifoliolée Family: Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Compound, Toothed Height:
Up to 7 cm (3 in) Habitat: Wet Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 184 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: trifolia: three-leaved Photographs:
115 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Goldthread flowers.
Goldthread is one of the beautiful early spring wildflowers. This picture was taken in mid-May.
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.
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