Growing Conditions

Sun
Shade ☁️
Moisture
Regular 💧💧
Bloom
April, May
Spring Ephemeral
Yes
Sociability
S2 — Small groups

Ecology & Conservation

Proximity

Proximity Score

Our internally developed scale tracking proximity of historical species occurrence to our Eco-Region (8.1.8). 0 = hyper-local, 5 = off-continent.

1
Native Status
Outaouais: ✅ · QC: ✅ · ON: ✅

Native Occurrence

Closest Native Direction
Local
Eco-zone

The closest historically occurring Eco-zone, mapped to the CEC values.

Mixedwood Plains
Eco-province
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Eco-region
8.1.8 St. Lawrence Lowlands

Rarity & Status

Rarity Notes
Imperiled in QC
Rank QC

In Quebec, the CDPNQ (Centre de données sur le patrimoine naturel du Québec) is the body that assigns these ranks using the NatureServe methodology.

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S2 — Imperiled
Rank ON

The S-rank (Subnational Rank) is a standardized tool used across Canada to measure the extinction risk of a species within a specific province or territory.

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S4 — Apparently Secure
Ecological Context
Rich deciduous woods

Edibility & Foraging

Edible
❌ Not Edible

Medicinal Properties

Category
Musculoskeletal
Notes
Root used for joint pain.
⚠️ Moderate Toxicity

Root contains potent alkaloids.

Provenance

Seed Provenance
Ottawa Area
Seed Source
OWSL
Twinleaf