Maianthemum (Noun)
Meaning
Sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: false lily of the valley.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The small white flowers of the Maianthemum canadense resemble those of lily of the valley.
- Flowers of false lily of the valley, also known as Maianthemum racemosum subsp. amplexicaule, appeared in May along the road.
- By hiking through these woods in May, naturalists can observe Maianthemum species often growing amongst the trees.
- Native wildflowers including Maianthemum species feature a variety of foliage types.
- Identification by habitat will be required for varieties of Maianthemum displaying numerous small blooms amidst large green leaves.