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Medeola
Also called Cucumber Root, Cucumber Roots
Medeola is a genus with a single recognised species, Medeola virginiana, a woodland perennial from eastern North America that grows from a tuberlike rhizome. It thrives in cool, moist, shaded forest conditions and is protected in some states.
Medeola virginiana, known as Indian cucumber, cucumber root, 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. It grows in the understory of forests. The plant bears edible rhizomes that have a mild cucumber-like flavor.
Medeola virginiana is found from Ontario to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, and Louisiana. It grows in rich, moist forests, thickets, and woodlands.
This plant produces a crisp, edible tuber that smells and tastes like garden cucumber; it can be washed and eaten raw or cooked. Iroquois used the plant as an anticonvulsant and pediatric aid.
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