Maianthemum F.H. Wiggers. Common name: Mayflower, Solomon's-plume.
A genus of about 28 species, herbs, of n. Europe, e. Asia, North America, and Central America. The inclusion of the traditional Smilacina in Maianthemum remains uncertain.
References: Conran & Tamura (1998) In Kubitzki (1998a); Floden (2017b) In Weakley et al. (2017); Judd (2003); LaFrankie (1986); LaFrankie (2002) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2002a); Meng, Wang, & Nie (2016). Show full citations.
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© Bruce A. Sorrie | Maianthemum canadense | Original Image ⭷
© Will Stuart | Maianthemum racemosum | Original Image ⭷
© Scott Ward | Maianthemum racemosum | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Maianthemum stellatum | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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