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Indian Cucumber Root [Medeola virginiana]

Flower      

Common Name: Indian Cucumber Root
Scientic Name: Medeola virginiana
Colors: Green, Yellow
Months Appearing: June

Leaves in two whorls. Top whorl 3-5 leaves. Bottom whorl, 5-9 leaves. Lance-shaped.

Flower green-yellow. Hang below upper leaf whorl. Very long Styles.

1-2 feet tall.

Berries are dark purple.

Moist woods. 

Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire, Michigan


Attributes

Habitat

Woods

Height of Plant

1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Leaves

Leaves opposite or whorled