(Starflower has recently been taxonomically reclassified, hence, the E-flora BC entry for this species shows a different name and family than indicated on this site. The Wikipedia entry for starflower reflects the current taxonomic position of this species, as a member of the genus Lysimachia and the family Primulaceae.)
Starflower is a common low-growing understory plant in forests in and around Nanaimo. The plant grows most luxuriantly in sites with some moisture, but it also shows up in drier sites.