May 19 Starflower (Trientalis borealis)
is another very common and widespread wildflower in our woods.
Since I've been paying more attention to the sequence of blooms
this year, I notice that the little white starflowers will take the
place of the little white goldthread blossoms on the floor of the
woods.
The leaves are whorled around the stem making a circle
about 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The flowers are about 3/4 inch
across. | ![](starflower1_05-17-2014.jpg)
| A close-up of the starflower.
Photo from May 21. | ![](starflower2_05-21-2014.jpg) |
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