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Maianthemum canadense Canada beadruby (1 Page of 5) The Maianthemum canadense plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Labrador to Georgia, west to Tennessee and Iowa. It is a member of the Convallariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Canada beadruby. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. bifolium. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Maianthemum canadense Common Name: Canada beadruby Family: Convallariaceae Author: Desf. Known Hazards: There is a warning that the fruit should only be used with caution, but no more details are given[105]. Mature Height: 0.1 Mature Width: 1 Habitat: Woods and recent clearings, often to the sub-alpine zone[43], in humus-rich slightly acid soils[200].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a cool shady moist but not wet position[1, 187]. Plants tolerate warm summers only if the soil remains moist[200].
A mat forming plant, it can be invasive in good conditions[200].
The flowers are sweetly scented[245].
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