Star-flowered Solomon's Seal
Maianthemum stellatum

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) Other common names: Star-flowered False Solomon's Seal, Wild Lily-of-the-Valley

Other scientific names: Convallaria stellata, Smilacina stellata, Vagnera stellata

Family: Asparagus Family (Asparagaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae), Lily-of-the-Valley Family (Convallariaceae))

Group: Solomon Seals

Flowers: Spring;  White;  6 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire

Height: 25-50 cm (9-19 in)

Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 346   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: stellatum: starry


For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) flowers

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal flowers.

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) flowers

A flowering Star-flowered Solomon's Seal plant.

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) plants
Photograph by Graham Buck

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) plants

A nice patch of Star-flowered Solomon's Seal plants.

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) berries

The distinctive striped berries. Although when they are ripe the stripes disappear.

Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum) berries


Range map for Star-flowered Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum)

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