i62 WILD FLOWER FAMILIES 



Straight stem rises vertically a few inches before 

 it sends out its platform of long, linear, finely 

 pointed leaves in a whorl, above w^hich the slender 

 pedicels of the one, two, or three flowers con- 

 tinue for about an inch until each is crowned by 

 the star-like flower. A clear cut plant, it seems 

 always sufficient unto itself, and I fancy one is 

 less tempted to gather it than is the case with 

 many other beauties of the wood. 



It is a widely distributed species, being found 

 from Labrador to Minnesota in the north and 

 extending southward to Indiana and Virginia. 

 It is especiall)^ likely to be found in damp woods, 

 and has an extremely delicate odor. 



OBSERVATIONS FOR NOTEBOOK 



Star- Flower : 



(A) I. Do you consider this an appropriate name for 



this blossom? 

 How many points are there to the star ? 

 Does the number of these points vary in dififer- 



ent flowers ? 

 How many flowers are there usualh' on a 



single plant? 

 Does the number vary ? 

 What is the color of the stamens? Of the 



pollen? 

 Can you detect any odor? 

 How early do the blossoms appear? 



