Status: Native
Synonyms:
Smilacina stellata (Linnaeus) Desfontaines
Vagnera stellata (Linnaeus) Morong
This member of the Lily family has white flowers and strongly veined leaves. Maianthemum stellatum differs from Maianthemum racemosum in that the flowers are attached along an elongated central axis with simple pedicels. Maianthemum stellatum is found at higher elevation than Maianthemum racemosum.
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Maianthemum stellatum, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008
Maianthemum stellatum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 20, 2008
Maianthemum stellatum, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, May 12, 2009
Maianthemum stellatum, capsules, photo Russ Kleinman & Patrick Alexander, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak, August 30, 2009
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