Maianthemum stellatum (Linnaeus) Link. Starry Solomon's-plume, Starflower. Phen: Apr-Jun; Aug-Oct. Hab: Alluvial forests, calcareous fens, seepage swamps. Dist: NL (Newfoundland) west to BC, south to NJ, w. VA, e. TN, IN, MO, CA, and n. Mexico (CHH, COA, NLE, SON).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = Ar, FNA26, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo1, NE, NY, Ok, Pa, Tn, Va, Judd (2003), LaFrankie (1986); = Smilacina stellata (L.) Desf. – C, G, Il, W, WV; > Smilacina stellata (L.) Desf. var. crassa Vict. – F; > Smilacina stellata (L.) Desf. var. stellata – F
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: FACU
- Midwest: FAC
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Heliophily: 5
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