Wild Lily-of-the-valley
(Maianthemum canadensis)

Description: A much smaller and more delicate plant than the introduced Lily-of-the-valley which has escaped gardens and can be found in woodlands also. Prefers conifer and mixed forests. Berries are bright red in the fall.

Habitat: Rich, deciduous woodland.

Height: 25 cm.

Flowering: May - June

Garden Lily-of-the-valley
(Convallaria majalis)

Description: This popular garden ground-cover has unfortunately escaped into natural areas where it forms widespread patches and crowds out native wildflowers.

Habitat: Gardens, open woodland.

Height: 15 cm

Flowering: May - June

False Solomon's Seal
(Maianthemum racemosum)

Description: Spray of white six-pointed flowers clustered at the end of large, palm-like leaf. Flowers smell nice. Berries are red with a hint of purple.

Habitat: Deciduous woodland.

Height: 70 cm

Flowering: May - June

Star-flowered False Solomon's Seal
(Maianthemum stellata)

Description: The graceful palm-like leaves terminate in a cluster of relatively large six-pointed flowers. By the fall, these will have transformed into black berries.

Habitat: Deciduous woodland.

Height: 70 cm

Flowering: May - June

Solomon's Seal
(Polygonatum biflorum)

Description: Slender curving stems with strap-like leaves. Green-yellow flowers hang singly or as pairs from the leaf axils. Berries are dark blue.

Habitat: Rich, deciduous woodland.

Height: 50 cm

Flowering: May