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Cucumber Root

Medeola virginiana
Pelham, MA, US
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native research grade research grade
Medeola virginiana, Indian cucumber-root (or Indian cucumber, or 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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Pelham, MA, US
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☁️ Overcast , 21.6°C
RH 43% , DP 8.6°C

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