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Maianthemum

May lily

Other common names
false lily of the valley
mayflower
see morefalse Solomon's seal
Solomon's feathers
Solomon's plume
Synonyms
Smilacina
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Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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Genus

Maianthemum

Genus description

Maianthemum are rhizomatous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing alternate leaves and small star-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, followed by red berries

Name status

Correct

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