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Circaea
Also called Enchanter's Nightshades, Enchanters Nightshade
Circaea, or enchanter's nightshades, is a genus of flowering plants in the evening primrose family Onagraceae. About two dozen taxa have been described, including eight species. Plants of the genus occur throughout the temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere. Three taxa occur in North America: Circaea alpina, Circaea canadensis, and the hybrid Circaea × sterilis. The generic name Circaea refers to the enchantress Circe from Greek mythology who is said to have used the herb as a charm.
Members of genus Circaea occur throughout the temperate and boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, from near sea level to 5,000 meters (16,000 ft) altitude, and from 10°–70° N latitude. Circaea alpina is the most widespread species, ranging across North America, Europe, and Asia. Likewise Circaea canadensis ranges across continents, in North America, European Russia, and Asia. Circaea lutetiana occurs throughout Europe, ranging eastward to Iran.
Small enchanter's nightshade · Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade · Cordata Enchanter’s Nightshade · Circaea ×decipiens · Circaea ×dubia · Red Hair Enchanter’s Nightshade · Circaea glabrescens · Broadleaf enchanter's nightshade · Circaea ×mentiens · South Enchanter’s Nightshade · Circaea repens · Circaea × skvortsovii
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Circaea by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
