Question: Hi, I noticed this in bloom next to our compost pile this morning (July 2, Tolland County, CT), growing in …
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Hi, I noticed this in bloom next to our compost pile this morning (July 2, Tolland County, CT), growing in semi-shade beneath sumac at the edge of where our sunny back yard meets a wooded area. Is it Circaea canadensis? It would be somewhat atypical of the old-field type vegetation that I usually see in this spot, but I suppose it's plausible that seeds were transported here on the body of an animal that may have come to forage in the compost. Your opinion would be appreciated, thank you!
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Dear DavidJ, the plant you have photographed is Circaea canadensis (broad-leaved enchanter's-nightshade), a native member of the evening-primrose family. This species is typically found growing in the shade of deciduous trees. Best wishes.
