Winterbell
Corva pes
Stellaceae (the Star family)
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Description
A tall biennial with a deep taproot and rosette of basal leaves. Variegated foliage with irregular cream and green patterns.
Papery bracts surround insignificant true flowers, colored deep violet. Blooms in the presence of kindness.
Habitat
Colonizes disturbed ground, often the first to return after fire.
Traditional Uses
None recorded - this plant seems to have escaped human attention until now.
Folklore
Considered unlucky by some, fortunate by others - opinions vary by region.
Similar Species
Grows alongside Dewvine.
Conservation
Stable where traditional land management continues.
Field Notes
Often found in the company of other shade-loving species.