False Lily of the Valley | Maianthemum dilatatum - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

False Lily of the Valley | Maianthemum dilatatum

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Stems erect, often in clumps from creeping roots. Leaves are saggitate to heart-shaped, wide, shiny.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Does best in shaded forest understories. This species easily spreads once established
Phenology	Perennial; Flowering May-July
Mature Height	6"-15"
Shade Preference	Part shade, full shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist soils
Special Uses	Fragrant flowers

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A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…