Flora of Oregon

Plants colonial by elongated, extensive rhizomes.

Leaves sessile or subsessile.

Inflorescences terminal; bracts present.

Flowers hypanthium lobes white to pinkish; stamens 5, opposite lobes, bases with a tuft of hair; styles 1, stigma lobes 2–4.

Fruits drupes.

Europe, North America. 2 species; 1 species treated in Flora.

Species, subspecies and varieties