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(Trilliaceae)
Paris verticillata  

Description

Slender rhizomes creep to form sizeable colonies, in time. Of upright short stems 20 to 40cm tall, topped by a whirl of 5-10 lanceolate green pointed leaves. On a pedicel to 15cm, this is topped by a green 'flower' with reflexed yellow petals, backed by broader sepals. Later developing into a blue/black plump berry. Well drained leafy soil, full-part shade.

 
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