Medeoloideae

Medeoloideae
Medeola virginiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Liliales
Family:	Liliaceae
Subfamily:	Medeoloideae Benth.
Synonyms
Medeoleae Benth.

The Medeoloideae (syn. Medeoleae) are a subfamily of monocotyledon perennial, herbaceous mainly bulbous flowering plants in the lily family, Liliaceae.

Description

The Medeoleae are characterised by rhizomatous stems, inconspicuous flowers, the formation of berries that are animal dispersed and broad reticulate-veined leaves. ^[1]

Taxonomy

In the most recent taxonomy of the AP Web system, this subfamily has been downgraded to a tribe, Medeoleae, within the subfamily Lilioideae. ^[2]

The taxon includes two genera;

Image	Genus	Species
	Clintonia Raf.	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 L.	Medeola virginiana

References

1. Rina Kamenetsky, Hiroshi Okubo, ed. (2012). Ornamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production. CRC Press. ISBN   1-4398-4924-2.
2. Stevens, P. F. (2001–2012). "Liliaceae". Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 12, September 28, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2014.