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Maianthemum stellatum

small false Solomon's seal, starry false Solomon's seal
Habit Herbs 20–70(100) cm; rhizomes 1.5–3(5) mm in diameter.
Leaves

(4)7–13 × 2–4 cm, 6–14 per stalk, clasping, lanceolate to elliptic.
Inflorescences

racemose; (2)4–9(13)-flowered.
Flowers

tepals 6, 2–6 mm long;

pedicels 3–14(17) mm long;

stamens 6.
Fruits

globose, 5–11 mm in diameter, green with dark longitudinal stripes when immature, becoming red.

Maianthemum stellatum
Distribution
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Discussion

Creek banks, mesic meadows, woods, swamps. Flowering Apr–Aug. 0–2300 m. Throughout Oregon. CA, ID, NV, WA; throughout Canada and US, south to northwestern Mexico. Native.
Source Flora of Oregon, volume 1, page 163
Thea Jaster
Sibling taxa
M. dilatatum, M. racemosum
Synonyms Smilacina liliacea, Smilacina sessilifolia, Smilacina stellata
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