Maianthemum dilatatum

Maianthemum dilatatum (Wood) A. Nels. & J. F. Macbr. Engl.: false lily of the valley. Bot. syn.: Maianthemum kamtschaticum (J. F. Gmel. ex Cham.) Nakai.

Photo: Maianthemum dilatatum.

Photo: Maianthemum dilatatum. Flowering stand. The Finnish species, Maianthemum bifolium, is about 15 cm (6") high, whereas this giant is at least double in size. Soil conditions? Weather? Genetics? You tell me. Pacific coast, OR, US. Wild. 1998-06-01.

Photo: Maianthemum dilatatum 1.

Photo: Maianthemum dilatatum 1. Flower. Pacific coast, OR, US. Wild. 1998-06-01.