Forbs of Treehaven

Wild Lily of the Valley (Canada Mayflower) Maianthemum canadense

  canada mayflower /wild lily of the valley canada mayflower / wild lily of the valley canada mayflower wild lily of the valley  

Foliage Type: leaf Arrangement: simple, alternate

Distinguishing features:

Habitats:

  • dry mesic sites
  • mesic sites
  • wet mesic sites

Ecological Value:

Did You Know?

Wild Lily of the Valley (Canada Mayflower)

  • root was used as a good-luck charm for winning games.

Uses / Ethnobotanical uses:

  • American Indians used plant tea for headaches, and to "keep kidneys open during pregnancy"
  • gargle for sore throats
  • folk expectorant for coughs, soothing to sore throats

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Last updated on September 30, 2001.

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