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A dainty and
characteristic flower.
FAMILY: Primrose Family (Primulaceae)
DESCRIPTION: Whorled light green leaves on an
unbranched stem of generally 3 - 6 lanceolate
leaves. A single delicate (1/2") yellow flower on a
slender stem is borne from the axil of each of the
upper leaves, and the flower itself usually rests
just above the leaf. The plant grows from 1 - 3'
tall.
FLOWERS: May to July
HABITAT: Prefers full sun of open woods, fields
and woodland margins.