Species PlantsStarry False Solomon's Seal

Starry False Solomon's Seal

Maianthemum stellatum

CommonPlant
Illustration of Starry False Solomon's Seal (Maianthemum stellatum)

Starry False Solomon's Seal is a smaller relative of Solomon's plume found in moist to dry forests and meadow edges across North America. Its star-shaped white flowers are followed by striped green berries that turn deep red when fully ripe. It is one of the most widespread native wildflowers in North America and an indicator of diverse forest habitats.

Habitat
Moist to dry forests, meadow edges, and stream banks across North America
Diet
Berries eaten by many forest songbirds and small mammals
How common
Common

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