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. | ![](ICR_05-16-2014.jpg)
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The second layer of whorled leaves is about to unfurl. This plant is about a foot tall.
Photograph from May 17. | ![](ICR_05-17-2014.jpg)
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Both whorls and a flower bud are visible here.
Photograph from May 17. | ![](ICR2_05-17-2014.jpg)
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The bud is beginning to open. See next photo for a close up of the flower.
Photo from June 3. | ![](ICR3_06-03-2014.jpg) |
A close-up of the opening flower in the above photo.
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Photo from June 5 | ![](ICR_CU2_06-05-2014.jpg) |