Enchanters Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana)

Family: Evening Primrose Family (Onagraceae)

Other Names: Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: June 18*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.612' W 84°25.030'

Interesting Facts: This plant is found in a very small population near the Deer Lick Run Creek. Its genus is named after Circe, the enchantress from Greek mythology who gave potions made from this plant to the companions with Odysseus that turned them into swine.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.