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Vanilla Leaf · Achlys triphylla

Description: perennial (1 ft.) with a single three-bladed leaf per stem. Dainty white flower spikes appear in spring. Vanilla leaf spreads by rhizomes, and can form a lush groundcover. Winter deciduous. Shade, regular water, rich soil.