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Indian Cucumber At Bacon Ridge This is a picture of Indian Cucumber at the Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville, Maryland. Geotagged,Indian cucumber-root,Medeola virginiana,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Indian Cucumber At Bacon Ridge

This is a picture of Indian Cucumber at the Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville, Maryland.

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''Medeola virginiana'', Indian cucumber-root , is an eastern North American plant species in the lily family, Liliaceae. It is the only currently recognized plant species in the genus ''Medeola''. Indian cucumber-root grows in the understory of forests. The plant bears edible rhizomes that have a mild cucumber-like flavor.

Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Dec 31, 2020. Captured Jun 3, 2020 14:59 in I-97, Crownsville, MD 21032, USA.
  • SM-G965U
  • f/2.4
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 4.3mm