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Western Lily of the Valley
Maianthemum dilatatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asparagaceae ›Genus: Maianthemum
About
Maianthemum dilatatum (snakeberry, two-leaved Solomon's seal or false lily of the valley) is a common rhizomatous perennial flowering plant that is native to western North America from northern California to the Aleutian islands, and Asia across the Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan, and Korea. It grows in coastal temperate rainforests, and is often the dominant groundcover plant in Sitka Spruce forests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Lily of the Valley is Maianthemum dilatatum.
- Western Lily of the Valley belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Western Lily of the Valley belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Western Lily of the Valley belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Western Lily of the Valley belongs to the order Asparagales.
- Western Lily of the Valley belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
- Western Lily of the Valley belongs to the genus Maianthemum.