Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link ssp. racemosum Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum Convallaria racemosa L. Smilacina ciliata Desf. Smilacina flexicaulis Wender Smilacina racemosa (L.) Desf. Smilacina racemosa (L.) Desf. var. cylindrata Fernald Smilacina racemosa (L.) Desf. var. lanceolata B. Boivin Smilacina racemosa (L.) Desf. var. typica Fernald Vagnera australis Rydb. Vagnera racemosa (L.) Morong False Solomon’s seal, treacleberry, Solomon’s plume, false spikenard
False Solomon’s seal is a native of North America. The term “false” is because of its resemblance to Solomon's seal. Identification: Grows to a height of 12-36" (30-91 cm), typically oriented mostly sideways, presumably to capture more sunlight. Leaves are alternate, oval-shaped, pointed on each end, with parallel veins, about 2½-6" (7-15 cm) long and 1-2" (3-6 cm) wide. Flowers are white, in feathery groups 2-4" (5-10 cm) long, each about ⅛" (3.2 mm) in diameter. Berries are bronze spotted with red at first, later becoming blackish red. |
5/5/2016 · Wildflower Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire 6/4/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer, Massachusetts |
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Polygonatum biflorum |
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Plant | Up to 24" (60 cm) long. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flowers | Greenish-white, about ½" (1.3 cm) long by ⅛" (3.2 mm) around, bell-shaped, hanging in groups of 1-5. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leaves | Up to 7" (18 cm) by 2½" (7 cm), oval, with pointed ends and parallel veins, yellow-green. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fruit | ¼" (6.3 mm) blue berries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Habitats | Woods, prairies, in sandy, loamy soil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type | Wild |
Online References:
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum on Wildflowers of the United States
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum on the Connecticut Botanical Society's Connecticut wildflowers site
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum on CalPhotos
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum on Wikipedia
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum at the Plants of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
9/12/2013 · Andres Institute of Art, Big Bear Mountain, Brookline, New Hampshire
≈ 6 × 6" (15 × 15 cm)
7/27/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 16 × 12" (40 × 31 cm)
5/11/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts
≈ 11 × 7" (27 × 18 cm)
5/28/2016 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Wildflower Trail
6/2/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts
≈ 8 × 6" (20 × 16 cm)
6/11/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 5 × 3" (12 × 8.4 cm)
5/17/2016 · Worcester Road Trails, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire
8/18/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 15 × 10" (39 × 26 cm) ID is uncertain
5/30/2014 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts
≈ 11 × 7" (28 × 18 cm)
8/6/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 13 cm)
8/6/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 6 × 7" (15 × 16 cm)
9/18/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 6 × 6" (14 × 15 cm)
7/28/2017 · Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 4 × 5" (10 × 12 cm)
9/18/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 15 cm)
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 16 Sep 2020.
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5/21/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 8 × 7" (20 × 18 cm)
8/19/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, Massachusetts
≈ 8 × 12" (20 × 31 cm)
6/23/2013 · Rocky Ridge Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 6 × 4½" (14 × 11 cm)
7/25/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 6 × 8" (14 × 20 cm)
6/1/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 6 × 9" (16 × 23 cm)
8/21/2018 · Oak Hill, Littleton, Massachusetts
≈ 4 × 6" (10 × 14 cm)
6/18/2012 · Vaughn Woods, South Berwick, Maine
≈ 9 × 7" (23 × 18 cm)
9/13/2015 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 7 × 9" (16 × 22 cm)
8/14/2015 · Roost Trail, Grafton Notch State Park, Newry, Maine
≈ 6 × 8" (16 × 20 cm)
7/21/2014 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 16 cm)
10/7/2012 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 7 × 4½" (17 × 11 cm)
9/20/2015 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Big Tree Trail, Hollis, New Hampshire
≈ 6 × 9" (15 × 22 cm)
5/15/1979 · Virginia · By Tim Chandler
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