Question: Hi Mr. botanist, I found this low-growing plant in the wetland edge of a woodlands in Reading, MA. Could you …
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Question
Hi Mr. botanist, I found this low-growing plant in the wetland edge of a woodlands in Reading, MA. Could you identify it for me? One of the photos I've attached is from much earlier in the growing season.
Answer
Dear Stephan, you have photographed Veratrum viride. This native wetland plant has the exquisite green flowers with a pair of nectaries at the base of each tepal. The prominently veined and pleated leaves are quite diagnostic. Best wishes.
