Latin name: Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link
  Pronunciation: my-AN-the-mum ray-sem-OH-sum

  Common name: False solomon's seal
  Family: Ruscaceae (Ruscus)
  Habitat: Shaded woods to 8500', montane coniferous
  forest, San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains
  Blooming period: June to July
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Maianthemum
  2) racemosum
  Formerly Smilacina racemosa
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