False Solomon’s Seal | Maianthemum racemosum - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

False Solomon’s Seal | Maianthemum racemosum

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This plant grows in forest understories, forming dense clumps with alternate lance-shaped leaves on stems ending in spikes of small white fragrant flowers that turn into red berries. Attracts pollinators.

Plant Details

Habitats	Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland, Riparian Forests
Habitat Notes	Does best in partially-shaded forest understories. This species spreads easily once established
Phenology	Perennial; flowering April-August
Mature Height	3 ft
Shade Preference	Partial shade
Soil Tolerance	Prefers moist, moderate summer water and soils rich in organic matter
Special Uses	Support pollinators, beneficial insects

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.