False Solomon's Seal
Maianthemum racemosum
Maianthemum racemosum, the treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume or false spikenard, is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a common, widespread plant with numerous common names and synonyms, known from every US state except Hawaii, and from every Canadian province and territory (except Nunavut and the Yukon), as well as from Mexico.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Maianthemum racemosum |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Height | 2-3 ft |
| Bloom time | May-Jun |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | Terminal flower plume, then red berries for birds |
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- Hardyplants (Public domain)
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