Yellow Clintonia, or bead lily, is a native wildflower of cool northern forests with glossy, lily-like basal leaves and small clusters of yellow-green flowers in spring. The striking blue-black berries in late summer are toxic to humans but eaten by some birds. It is a characteristic plant of hemlock-hardwood forests and indicates undisturbed woodland conditions.
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The best time to see a Yellow Clintonia is May–July, when about 78% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 22,746 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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