Details of genus: Maianthemum [1987]
genus_ja:
genus_en: May lily
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Family: Convallariaceae
family_ja: スズラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Nolinoideae
distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 3 species of creeping, rhizomatous perennials from woodland in the N. hemisphere. They are grown for their dense, terminal racemes of tiny, fluffy, star-shaped, 4-tepalled white flowers, followed by red berries, and for their alternate, heart-shaped leaves, borne on upright stems. Use for ground cover in a wild or woodland garden.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Separate rooted runners in spring.
pests_en: Slugs and snails may attack young leaves.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Nolinoideae | Show | ||
| PB2 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Nolinoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Nolinoideae | Show |