Melanthium virginicum Bunchflower (Melanthiaceae)

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Melanthium virginicum
Bunchflower
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The Melanthium virginicum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida, Texas and Indiana. It is a member of the Melanthiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bunchflower.

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Latin Name:  Melanthium virginicum
Common Name:  Bunchflower
Family:  Melanthiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are highly toxic[207].

Mature Height:  1.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland prairies and moist open woods[228].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep fertile moisture retentive humus-rich soil[200]. Succeeds in full sun if the soil does not dry out but prefers a position in semi-shade[200]. Dislikes dry soils[42]. Grows best in a cool woodland garden or a north facing border[42]. Succeeds in acid soils in a bog garden[200].

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