Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link 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, NH 6/4/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer, MA |
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Polygonatum biflorum |
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’ |
Polygonatum humile |
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Plant | Up to 24" (60 cm) long. | Reaches 8-20" (20-50 cm). | Up to 12" (30 cm) in height. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flowers | Greenish-white, about ½" (1.3 cm) long by ⅛" (3.2 mm) around, bell-shaped, hanging in groups of 1-5. | White or greenish-white, like long bells, about ½" (1.3 cm) long, hanging downward, often in pairs. Whiter than P. biflorum.. |
White, bell-shaped, about ¼" (8.3 mm) long, hanging singly from stem. |
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Leaves | Up to 7" (18 cm) by 2½" (7 cm), oval, with pointed ends and parallel veins, yellow-green. | Oval, green fringed with white, 3-9" (7.6-22 cm) long. | Elliptical, green, 1-3" (2.5-7.6 cm) long. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fruit | ¼" (6.3 mm) blue berries. | Dark blue to black, less than ¼" (6.3 mm) around. | Shiny black, about ⅛" (3.2 mm) around. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Habitats | Woods, prairies, in sandy, loamy soil | Wooded areas, dappled shade, deep shade | Full to partial shade in temperate climates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type | Wild | Cultivar | 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, Brookline, NH
≈ 6 × 6" (15 × 15 cm)
7/27/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 16 × 12" (40 × 31 cm)
5/11/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
≈ 11 × 7" (27 × 18 cm)
5/28/2016 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Wildflower Trail
6/2/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
≈ 8 × 6" (20 × 16 cm)
6/11/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 5 × 3" (12 × 8.4 cm)
5/17/2016 · Worcester Road Trails, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
8/18/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 15 × 10" (39 × 26 cm) ID is uncertain
5/30/2014 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
≈ 11 × 7" (28 × 18 cm)
8/6/2009 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 13 cm)
8/6/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 6 × 7" (15 × 16 cm)
9/18/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, NH
≈ 6 × 6" (14 × 15 cm)
7/28/2017 · Porcupine Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
≈ 4 × 5" (10 × 12 cm)
9/18/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 15 cm)
Maianthemum racemosum ssp. racemosum description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 18 Aug 2019.
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5/21/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, NH
≈ 8 × 7" (20 × 18 cm)
8/19/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton, MA
≈ 8 × 12" (20 × 31 cm)
6/23/2013 · Rocky Ridge Trail, Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
≈ 6 × 4½" (14 × 11 cm)
7/25/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, NH
≈ 6 × 8" (14 × 20 cm)
6/1/2013 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Rte. 130, Hollis, NH
≈ 6 × 9" (16 × 23 cm)
8/21/2018 · Oak Hill, Littleton, MA
≈ 4 × 6" (10 × 14 cm)
6/18/2012 · Vaughn Woods, South Berwick, ME
≈ 9 × 7" (23 × 18 cm)
9/13/2015 · Beaver Brook Conservation Area, Hollis, NH
≈ 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, NH
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 16 cm)
10/7/2012 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Hollis, NH
≈ 7 × 4½" (17 × 11 cm)
9/20/2015 · Beaver Brook Assn Conservation Lands, Big Tree Trail, Hollis, NH
≈ 6 × 9" (15 × 22 cm)
5/15/1979 · VA · By Tim Chandler
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