Maianthemum dilatatum
(Alph. Wood) A. Nelson & J. F. Macbr.
False lily of the valley, False lily of the vally, Pacific may lily, Twoleaf solomon seal
Maianthemum dilatatum is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Ruscaceae
(Liliaceae) - Maianthemum
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
Closed-cone Pine Forest, Redwood Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, wetland-riparian
[Wikipedia] Ethnobotanical Uses: The plant has many ethnobotanical uses. The roots and leaves were used medicinally, and the berries were occasionally used for food.[1] Native Americans used the plant to treat wounds and eyestrain. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
