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Maianthemum bifolium (L.) F. W. Schmidt

May lily (Asparagaceae)

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Maianthemum bifolium is a herb found in woodland across Europe. In Britain, it is thought to be native at a few sites in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and County Durham.

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-09

 May lily / Maianthemum bifolium: _Maianthemum bifolium_ is a herb found in woodland across Europe. In Britain, it is thought to be native at a few sites in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and County Durham.

Maianthemum bifolium has racemes of small, white flowers, and usually 2 leaves on its stems.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2005-06-12

 May lily / Maianthemum bifolium: _Maianthemum bifolium_ has racemes of small, white flowers, and usually 2 leaves on its stems.

The fruits of Maianthemum bifolium are berries that are initially speckeld but turn red when ripe.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 May lily / Maianthemum bifolium: The fruits of _Maianthemum bifolium_ are berries that are initially speckeld but turn red when ripe.

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