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star-flowered lily-of-the-valley

Maianthemum stellatum

The star-flowered lily-of-the-valley is a lovely flower that blooms in spring. It has tiny, star-shaped white flowers that look like little stars shining in the forest!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The star-flowered lily-of-the-valley is a delicate plant with unbranched stems holding 2-4 oval, pointed leaves. It features small clusters of pure white, star-shaped flowers, each with six petals. These flowers are followed by striped green berries that ripen to a translucent, ruby-red.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsparagaceaeGenusMaianthemum
star-flowered lily-of-the-valley
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star-flowered lily-of-the-valley

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

16

Interesting facts

Despite its name, it's not a 'true' lily-of-the-valley, but a close relative!

Its scientific name means 'May flower with stars' – how poetic!

The berries start with green stripes, then magically turn a shiny translucent red!

You can find these tiny white stars blooming even in cool, damp forest shade!

Special abilities

Ability

Rhizome Explorer

Star-flowered lily-of-the-valley can spread through underground stems (rhizomes) that helps it form large colonies.

Ability

Shade Seeker

Star-flowered lily-of-the-valley has broad leaves that help it capture sunlight efficiently in shady forest understories.

Ability

Berry Beacon

Star-flowered lily-of-the-valley produces bright red berries that help it attract birds for seed dispersal.

Measurements & details

Height
15-60 cm
Spread
10-30 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Do not touch or eat any wild plants without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify star-flowered lily-of-the-valley?

The easiest way to identify star-flowered lily-of-the-valley is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is star-flowered lily-of-the-valley?

15-60 cm

How wide does star-flowered lily-of-the-valley spread?

10-30 cm

How big are the flowers on star-flowered lily-of-the-valley?

0.5-1 cm

When does star-flowered lily-of-the-valley bloom?

Spring

Is star-flowered lily-of-the-valley edible?

No

Is star-flowered lily-of-the-valley toxic?

Mild

What is star-flowered lily-of-the-valley's lifecycle?

Perennial

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