False Spikenard
False Spikenard in a relic wood, Lancaster
Flower spikes
Close up of flower spike
Ovoid stamens
Maianthemum racemosum
Asparagaceae
American Spikenard, False Solomon's Seal, Smilacina racemosa
April and May
It is a naturalised escape in a few places
See the BSBI distribution map for False Spikenard
It is planted in gardens and found in relic gardens and woodland.
It is a persistent weed in the US, often escaping from 'wildflower'
seeding.
False Spikenard is a rhizomatous, perennial herb growing
up to 50cm.
The flowers are in spikes and white, except for the anthers,
which are cream.
Leaves are up to 15cm long, dark green, alternate and sessile.
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False Spikenard in a relic wood, Lancaster
Flower spikes
Close up of flower spike
Ovoid stamens
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