Maianthemum racemosum
Location: Woods
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Plumes of white flowers grace the arching stems in spring, and the bright red berries provide interest in the fall. The seeds are a favorite of Ruffed Grouse. Spreads slowly by underground rhizomes to form attractive clumps. Grows in acid soils under oaks and pines. Link Link Link photo photo Genus: Maianthemum (May flowers) Family: Ruscaceae (ruscaceae) Order: Asparagales (asparagales) Class: Liliopsida (Monocots) Phylum/Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants) Kingdom: Plantae (Plants) |