(Starry Solomon’s Seal)
Maianthemum stellatum, Sheep Park, Park Co. 0017
Maianthemum stellatum, Lower McCullough Gulch, Summit Co. 7211
Maianthemum stellatum, Sheep Park, Park Co. 9922
Maianthemum stellatum, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 5593
| Scientific Name | Maianthemum stellatum (Smilacina stellata) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MAST4 |
| Common Name | Starry Solomon's Seal, Starry False Lily of the Valley | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 503565 |
| Family | Asparagaceae (Asparagus) (formerly Ruscaceae) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (4500 to 12500 ft.); moist woods, open meadows, along streams, shorelines. Plant: Erect perennial up to 2 feet tall (usually less), single leafy stem. Leaves: Stem leaves up to 6 inches long, alternate, somewhat clasping, stalkless, lanceolate, often folded. Inflorescence: Clusters of small flowers in terminal racemes 3/4 to 2 inches long; each flower about 1/3-inch across with 6 white tepals and 6 stamens. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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