Sweden, Maine
| May 16 Indian Cucumber Root (Medeola virginiana). This is the first of two layers of whorled leaves. The diameter of this whorl is about 3 inches. These plants are widespread in our woods. |  |
| The second layer of whorled leaves is about to unfurl. This plant is about a foot tall. Photograph from May 17. |  |
| Both whorls and a flower bud are visible here. Photograph from May 17. |  |
| The bud is beginning to open. See next photo for a close up of the flower. Photo from June 3. |  |
| A close-up of the opening flower in the above photo. |  |
| Photo from June 5 |  |