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Maianthemum racemosum
The feathery, creamy-white masses of flowers borne at the end of the stem distinguish this species from the true Solomons seals (Polygonatum spp.), which have pendulous, axillary, bell-like flowers. The 1-3 ft., arching, unbranched stems of this widespread perennial bear two rows of elliptic leaves. A many-flowered raceme is at the tip of the stem and is made up of tiny, white flowers. The young shoots, while still tender and stripped of their leaves, can be simmered in water and eaten.
USA: AK , AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: BC , MB , NB , NS , ON , PE , QC Native Distribution: N.S. to AK, s. in the east to GA & TX, in the west through mts. to AZ & s. CA Native Habitat: Woods; clearings; bluffs
Spotted along the trail at the Allatoona Pass Battlefield.
Spotted on May 2, 2014
Submitted on Jun 30, 2014
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