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Indian Cucumber Root
Medeola virginiana
36.5547, -84.6655
Field Notes
Description:
Erect perennial , 12-30" tall. 1-2 whorls of leaves, lower has 5-11 leaves, upper has 3 leaves. Upper leaves are typically reddened at the base.Flowers are nodding greenish yellow on slender stalks from the upper whorl, blooming in April-May. Produces round dark purple berries. Rhizome is edible, tastes like cucumber.
Habitat:
Forests of eastern USA.
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