Maianthemum racemosum, June 1, 2020
Common & scientific name
False Solomon’s seal, Maianthemum racemosum
Family
Lily, Liliaceae (MAYBE—see earlier post re M. stellatum)
Location
Between winter gate and Weller, 8,800’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
Can be confused with its close cousin, Maianthemum stellatum, Starry false lily of the valley, which prefers sunnier habitats and has fewer, larger, more delicate flowers, thinner leaves, and striped (instead of speckled) berries.