Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District
Enchanter's Nightshade
(Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade)
Circaea lutetiana canadensis [C-value 1]
Evening Primrose family (Onagraceae)
Blooms July
The native Enchanter's Nightshade is common in our area. It prefers dappled sunlight to medium shade and a slightly moist rich loamy soil. This perennial is ¾-2' tall and unbranched or little branched. The opposite leaves are up to 5" long and 3" across. The central stem terminates in a raceme of flowers up to 6" long. Each flower has 2 white petals, 2 green sepals, 2 stamens, and a slender style. The flowers later develop small burs.
Enchanter's Nightshade at Lyon Forest Preserve July 6, 2013
Enchanter's Nightshade foliage at Lyon Forest Preserve July 6, 2013
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Enchanter's Nightshade at Pickerill/Pigott Forest Preserve July 11, 2013
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Enchanter's Nightshade at Richard Young Forest Preserve July 17, 2013
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Enchanter's Nightshade at Richard Young Forest Preserve July 17, 2013
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