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Etymology: Maianthemum: from Maius for "May" and anthemon for "flower"
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-6" tall forb; stems not branched below the flowers Leaves: alternate, 1 to 2, oval to oblong with pointed tips and heart-shaped bases Flowers: white, 4-parted, 3/8" wide, starry; inflorescence a 1"- 2 1/2", narrow, terminal, unbranched cluster of stalked flowers (raceme); blooms May-June Fruits: green-dotted, 1/8" round berry, ripens to deep red Habitat: moist; woods, forests Conservation Status: Native |
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