Indian Cucumber-Root - Medeola virginiana

The plants grow from an underground rhizome on a single stalk that is covered in a cotton-like fiber.The rhizomes have a sweet, cucumber taste.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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Flown Kimmerling

Lion

WOW. You will definitely have to show me these if I ever get around to visiting your area! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Definitely! Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

A beautiful flower and on top of that, tasty! :-) Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Yes! Posted 4 years ago

The Indian cucumber-root

''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.

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Similar species: Lilies, Supplejacks, Etc.

Species identified by Christine Young