Twin Flower - Linnaea borealis

Appearance

• Plant is less than five centimeters
• 2-6 leaves on one plant
• Flowers are cone shape
• Leaves are spear like

Habitat

• Semi shaded woods
• Thicket
• Likes shade
• Likes moist soil

Growth Habit

• leaves grow on bottom half of plant only
• Leaves grow into Y-shape stalk
• The flowers grow on top half only

Natural History

• twinflowers produce perfume
• Leaves can be boiled to make tea for colds