Medeoloideae

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Medeoloideae
File:Medeola virginiana 4055.JPG
Medeola virginiana
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Medeoloideae

Synonyms

Medeoleae Benth.

The Medeoloideae (syn. Medeoleae) are a subfamily of monocotyledon perennial, herbaceous mainly bulbous flowering plants in the lily family, Liliaceae.

Description

The Medeoleae are characterised by rhizomatous stems, inconspicuous flowers, the formation of berries that are animal dispersed and broad reticulate-veined leaves.[1]

Taxonomy

In the most recent taxonomy of the AP Web system, this subfamily has been downgraded to a tribe, Medeoleae, within the subfamily Lilioideae. [2] The taxon includes two genera;

Image Genus Species
File:Clintonia borealis 140615.jpg Clintonia Raf.
File:Medeola virginiana, Indian Cucumber Root, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman 2019-10-23-18.18.02 ZS PMax UDR (49190522536).jpg Medeola L.
  • Medeola virginiana

References

  1. Rina Kamenetsky, Hiroshi Okubo, ed. (2012). Ornamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production. CRC Press. ISBN 1-4398-4924-2.
  2. Stevens, P. F. (2001–2012). "Liliaceae". Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 12, September 28, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.