Solomon's Plumes (2)

Starry False Solomon's Seal
Maianthemum stellatum (Smilacina stellata)

Family: Asparagus (Asparagaceae)
AKA: Star Lily, Star Solomonplume,
 Starry False Lily of the Valley
Photo taken on: June 26, 2004
Location: Almont, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Moist woods and meadows

Grows to 2ft with an unbranched, arched stem and narrow pointed leaves. A cluster of a few tiny flowers are at the end of the stem. Each flower produces a green berry that turns red.

Flora of North America reference.

Large False Solomon's Seal
Maianthemum racemosum (Smilacina racemosa)

Family: Asparagus (Asparagaceae)
AKA: Solomon's Plume, False Spikenard,
 Feathery False Lily of the Valley
Photo taken on: June 10, 2006
Location: Jack's Cabin, GV, CO
Life Zones: Plains to foothills
Habitat: Moist woods

Grows to 3ft tall with large broad leaves. Numerous tiny flowers grow in a plume at the end of the stem. Each flower produces a green berry that turns red.

Flora of North America reference.