Maianthemum dilatatum Wild lily of the valley (Convallariaceae)

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Maianthemum dilatatum
Wild lily of the valley
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The Maianthemum dilatatum plant species is found in N. America. It is a member of the Convallariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild lily of the valley. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. kamtschaticum.

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Latin Name:  Maianthemum dilatatum
Common Name:  Wild lily of the valley
Family:  Convallariaceae
Author:  (Wood.)Nels.&MacBr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Shaded or moist streambanks and open to dense woods if they are moist[60], in humus-rich slightly acid soils[200] to 1000 metres[60].

Medicinal Information: A poultice made of the whole or the mashed leaves has been applied to boils, burns, cuts and wounds[257]. The fruit has been used as a good medicine in the treatment of tuberculosis[257]. The root has been chewed in order to correct sterility[257]. (This probably means to restore fertility[K]) An infusion of the pounded roots has been used as a wash for sore eyes, whilst the chewed roots have been used as a poultice on the eyes[257].

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