



Maianthemum racemosum
Solomon's plume is a lovely plant with tall, leafy stems and clusters of tiny white flowers. It grows in shady places and is a great addition to gardens and forests.
Habitat: Forests
The Solomon's plume has gracefully arching stems adorned with broad, oval leaves. Its tip culminates in a feathery cluster of tiny, creamy-white flowers, which mature into bright red berries. This plant stands out from true Solomon's Seal with its terminal flower plume.




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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
113
Its common name comes from unique scars on its rootstock that resemble ancient seals!
Native Americans used the roots to make healing poultices and even a nutritious soup.
Surprisingly, Solomon's plume is a relative of asparagus and lilies, despite its woodland looks!
The nodding cluster of flowers really does look like a delicate feather plume swaying in the breeze!
Its bright red berries attract birds, which eat them and help spread Solomon's plume seeds far and wide.
Solomon's plume can thrive in deep shade, using dappled light to grow where other plants struggle.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
The easiest way to identify Solomon's plume is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
30-90 cm
30-60 cm
0.3-0.5 cm
Late spring to early summer
Yes
Mild
Perennial
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