Medeola virginiana
indian cucumber, indian cucumber root
Family
Liliaceae
Leaf Arrangement
whorled
Leaf Attachment
sessile
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
oblong, elliptic, oblanceolate, ovate
Growth Form
forb
Flower Color
brown, green, yellow
Flower Month
April, May, June, July, September, October
Height (meters)
0.2 - 0.8
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Animal Use
Birds are attracted to the fruit.
Habitat
Moist, rich woodlands, and edges of bogs.
Plant Uses
It was used by Indians for food, but digging it for such purposes today is not recommended because the plant is scarce.