Maianthemum trifolium facts for kids
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Maianthemum trifolium, also known by common names like Three-leaf Solomon's-seal or Threeleaf False Lily of the Valley, is a beautiful flowering plant. It is native to North America. You can find it growing naturally in Canada and the northeastern United States.
What is Maianthemum trifolium?
This plant is a type of herbaceous plant. This means it has soft stems, not woody ones like trees. It is also a perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years. It comes back to grow again each spring.
Where Does It Grow?
Maianthemum trifolium is found across a wide area. In Canada, it grows from Yukon and British Columbia in the west, all the way east to Newfoundland. In the United States, it grows in the northeastern parts, reaching as far south as Delaware. It often prefers wet, boggy areas.
What Does It Look Like?
This plant usually grows to be about 10 to 25 centimeters (4 to 10 inches) tall. Its leaves are arranged one after another along the stem. They are shaped like long, narrow ovals, about 5 to 12 centimeters (2 to 5 inches) long and 2 to 4 centimeters (1 to 2 inches) wide.
The flowers of Maianthemum trifolium grow in a cluster called a panicle. This is a branched group of flowers. The flower cluster is usually 5 to 10 centimeters (2 to 4 inches) long. Each small flower has six white parts called tepals. Tepals are like petals and sepals combined. Each tepal is about 2 to 4 millimeters (0.08 to 0.16 inches) long.
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