Alpine Enchanter's Nightshade vs. Enchanter's Nightshade
| Circaea alpina (Alpine Enchanter's Nightshade) |
Circaea canadensis (Enchanter's Nightshade) |
|---|---|
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Leaves and Stems: 1.5" to 3" long. Coarsely toothed. |
Leaves and Stems: 2" to 6" long. Minutely toothed. |
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Fruit: 1.6mm to 2.6mm long. No ribs or grooves. |
Fruit: 2.8mm to 4.5mm long. Distinct ribs or grooves when mature. |
C. alpina a much smaller plant, often around 10 inches tall, but the much larger C. canadensis, rarely under 1 ft tall.
All info above are from below excellent webpages:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/alpine-enchanters-nightshade
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/enchanters-nightshade
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