Bluebead Lily

Bluebead Lily (Clintonia borealis)

Bluebead Lily, also known as Snakeberry, Bluebead, Yellow Bluebead Lily, Clintonia

The Bluebead Lily (Clintonia borealis) is found in the shaded forests of the eastern United States. It is named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, a former governor and senator of New York. The plant produces berries that are visually striking but taste unpleasant and are mildly toxic.

Key Facts About Bluebead Lily

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Attributes of Bluebead Lily

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 50 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.9 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Gold

Scientific Classification of Bluebead Lily

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Liliales
Family
Lily
Genus
Bluebead Lily
Species
Bluebead Lily

Toxicity

Ingestion