Family: Asparagaceae
giant Solomon's-seal, king Solomon's-seal, smooth Solomon's-seal, Solomon's-seal
[Convallaria biflora "Walter, pro parte", more...]
Janice Stiefel
Paul Drobot
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Polygonatum: Greek for "with many knees," probably in reference to knobby rootstock
Plants: erect to arching, perennial, 1'-5' tall forb
Leaves: stalkless, often clasping, paler below, hairless, oblong, alternate
Flowers: white to yellowish, 6-parted, 1/2"-2/3" long, tubular-shaped, stalked, petal-like tepals united; inflorescence usually small, stalked clusters hanging downward along the stem; blooms May-July
Fruits: 1/4" blue berry
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry to moderate moisture; woods, prairies; in sandy, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect to arching, perennial, 1'-5' tall forb
Leaves: stalkless, often clasping, paler below, hairless, oblong, alternate
Flowers: white to yellowish, 6-parted, 1/2"-2/3" long, tubular-shaped, stalked, petal-like tepals united; inflorescence usually small, stalked clusters hanging downward along the stem; blooms May-July
Fruits: 1/4" blue berry
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry to moderate moisture; woods, prairies; in sandy, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FACU Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Paul Drobot
Robert W. Freckmann
Christopher Noll
Matthew L. Wagner
Robert W. Freckmann
Merel R. Black
Hugh H. Iltis
Derek Anderson
Robert W. Freckmann
Merel R. Black
Christopher Noll
Paul Drobot
Paul E. Berry
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