The Medeoloideae (syn. Medeoleae) are a subfamily of monocotyledon perennial, herbaceous mainly bulbous flowering plants in the lily family, Liliaceae. __TOC__ Description The Medeoleae are characterised by rhizomatous stems, inconspicuous flowers, the formation of berries that are animal dispersed and broad reticulate-veined leaves.
Taxonomy In the most recent taxonomy of the AP Web system, this subfamily has been downgraded to a tribe, Medeoleae, within the subfamily Lilioideae.
The taxon includes two genera; Image Genus Species Clintonia Clintonia andrewsiana Torr. Clintonia borealis (Aiton) Raf. Clintonia udensis Trautv. & C.A.Mey. Clintonia umbellulata (Michx.) Morong Clintonia uniflora (Menzies ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Kunth Medeola Medeola virginiana
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