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Smilacina racemosa
False Solomon's seal
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Cluster of flowers at the end of the stalk distinguishes this plant from "true" Solomon's seal, which has flowers that grow along the stem, hanging suspended underneath the plant.

Forms a cluster of red berries in late summer.

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Height: 2'-3'

Frequency: Several plants found in dry woods.

Blooms: April-May

Range: Found  with varying frequency throughout Indiana.

Also known from Quebec to British Columbia, south to Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Arizona, and Oregon.