photo: K. Chayka taken at Long Lake Regional Park, Ramsey County
Lilly of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
 Gil Wojciech, Polish Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.org |
Form:
A perennial, 0.8" in height, forming extensive colonies through rhizomatous roots.
Leaves:
Paired, elliptic leaves with parallel veins.
Flowers:
Erect stalks of nodding, bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers.
Fruits & Seeds:
Red berries.
Roots:
Foliage will mound up to 6" tall.
Similar Species:
Ramps, or wild leek, (Allium tricoccum) is a native flower which grows in dense colonies; small, 6-petaled whitish flowers appear in a rounded cluster end of stalks after the leaves have withered in the spring.
Tier 3 - Presence is of Interest
The species that occur in this tier are likely ornamental escapes. It is not known whether they are established and/or spreading within Cleveland Metroparks. The ecological impact is poorly known for these species.
Action: The presence of these plants should be recorded by approximating the number of plants. Initial population numbers are likely small.
