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Polygonatum
Also called Solomon's Seals
Polygonatum is a genus of about 60 rhizomatous woodland perennials from the temperate Northern Hemisphere, mostly Asian, grown for arching stems, bell-shaped hanging flowers and attractive foliage. They do best in cool, moist, shaded spots with rich soil.
Polygonatum , also known as King Solomon's-seal, Solomon's seal, or sealwort, is a genus of flowering plants. In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Convallarioideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). It has also been classified in the former family Convallariaceae and, like many lilioid monocots, was formerly classified in the lily family, Liliaceae. The genus is distributed throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Most of the approximately 63 species occur in Asia, with 20 endemic to China.
Smooth Solomon's seal · Dwarf solomon's seal · Garden Solomon's Seal · Solomon's seal · Angular Solomon's Seal · Hairy Solomon's seal · Whorled Solomon's-seal
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