Flower profile
Bride's bonnet
Clintonia uniflora
Bride's bonnet is a wildflower that USDA PLANTS lists as native in the lower 48 states. It's on our flower lists for 4 states, and across the U.S. it's most often seen in bloom in June–July.
*iNaturalist research-grade observations, as of October 17, 2026.
On our lists for: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Quick look
Clintonia uniflora, commonly known as bride's bonnet, queen's cup, or bead lily, is a species of flowering plant in the lily family Liliaceae. The specific epithet uniflora means "one-flowered", a characteristic that distinguishes this species from others in the genus Clintonia. For this reason, it is also known as the single-flowered clintonia.
- It belongs to the Liliaceae family. iNaturalist
- USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) with a perennial life cycle. USDA PLANTS
- USDA PLANTS lists it as native in the lower 48 states and records it in 6 states. USDA PLANTS
- NatureServe lists it as native to Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho. NatureServe
- In Washington, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in June–July. iNaturalist
- In Oregon, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in June–July. iNaturalist
- iNaturalist has 3,297 research-grade sightings of it in Washington, ranking #54 among the 110 flowers on our Washington list. iNaturalist
- iNaturalist has 1,742 research-grade sightings of it in Oregon, ranking #101 among the 110 flowers on our Oregon list. iNaturalist
- iNaturalist has 886 research-grade sightings of it in Montana, ranking #37 among the 109 flowers on our Montana list. iNaturalist
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When does it bloom?
Bloom time in each of our 4 states
| State | Type | Peak bloom | Sightings* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Native | June–July | 3,297 |
| Oregon | Native | June–July | 1,742 |
| Montana | Native | June–July | 886 |
| Idaho | Native | June–July | 618 |
Conservation status
- Federal (U.S. ESA)
- Not listed No U.S. Endangered Species Act listing in the USFWS ECOS database. USFWS ECOS
- NatureServe global
- G5 Secure worldwide. NatureServe
- Washington
- No list Washington has no state law listing endangered or threatened plants (the Washington Natural Heritage Program's rare plant list isn't regulatory), so we show NatureServe's Washington ranks instead. NatureServe: SNR, not yet ranked in Washington.
- Oregon
- Not listed Not on Oregon endangered and threatened plants (OAR 603-073-0070). NatureServe: SNR, not yet ranked in Oregon. OAR 603-073-0070
- Montana
- No list Montana has no state law listing endangered or threatened plants, so we show NatureServe's Montana ranks instead. NatureServe: S4, apparently secure in Montana.
- Idaho
- No list Idaho has no state law listing endangered or threatened plants, so we show NatureServe's Idaho ranks instead. NatureServe: SNR, not yet ranked in Idaho.
- Rare elsewhere
- No other U.S. state ranks it S1, S2, SH or SX.
Checked October 17, 2026. Rankings and lists can change, so follow the links for the latest.
Can you eat it?
None of the sources we checked (NC State Extension (no edibility or poison notes on its page), USDA PLANTS) say whether it's edible or poisonous for people. NC State Extension
ASPCA's entry “Bride's Bonnet” (Clintonia uniflora) lists it as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Eating lots of any plant can still upset a pet's stomach. ASPCA
🌿 Never eat a wild plant unless you're certain of its ID; this isn't medical advice. Worried about a person? Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Worried about a pet? Call your vet.
Where does it grow?
USDA PLANTS records bride's bonnet in 6 states.
recorded by USDA PLANTS on our state lists not recorded
See the full list of states
Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington.
Washington counties with USDA records: Asotin, Chelan, Clallam, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Yakima.
Oregon counties with USDA records: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Grant, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Yamhill.
Montana counties with USDA records: Flathead, Gallatin, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders.
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Sources
- USDA, NRCS. PLANTS Database, profile CLUN2.
- iNaturalist, Clintonia uniflora: taxonomy, research-grade observation counts and “Flowering” annotations, retrieved October 17, 2026.
- Wikipedia, Clintonia uniflora (lead quoted under CC BY-SA 4.0).
- Washington: Washington State noxious weed list (WAC 16-750-005, -011, -015).
- Oregon: Oregon endangered and threatened plants (OAR 603-073-0070).
- Oregon: Oregon noxious weed quarantine, A and B weeds (OAR 603-052-1200).
- Montana: Montana noxious weed list (Admin. R. Mont. 4.5.206–4.5.210).
- Idaho: Idaho noxious weeds (IDAPA 02.06.09, Section 220).
- USFWS, ECOS species database (ESA listing check), October 17, 2026.
- NatureServe Explorer, Clintonia uniflora (global and state ranks).
- Edibility and toxicity: NC State Extension; ASPCA.
- Photo: Erik Schiff via iNaturalist · CC0 · resized.