Smilacina racemosa
| Scientific Name: | Smilacina racemosa |
| Synonym: | Maianthemum racemosum |
| Family: | Ruscaceae |
| Common Name: | Solomon's Plume, False Soloman's Seal |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus) Desf. |
| Etymology: | Smilacina = like the Genus Smilax and racemosa = flowers in a raceme (although they are in panicles) |
| C Value: | 4 |
| Wetness: | FACU |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 2 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | ciliate margins |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Similar to the real deal Solomon's seal, but with terminal infloresence rather than cauline. 4-5 prominant viens and many secondary viens. T |
| Gee Whiz: | "What I once thought was Smilacina is now Mainthemum" |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |