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Photographer: Merel R. Black
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Family Liliaceae
Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott
giant Solomon's-seal, king Solomon's-seal, smooth Solomon's-seal, Solomon's-seal
Polygonatum: Greek for "with many knees," probably in reference to knobby rootstock
biflorum: two-flowered
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| Status: | Native |
| Plant: | erect to arching, perennial, 1'-5' tall forb |
| Flower: | 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 |
| Fruit: | 1/4" blue berry |
| Leaf: | stalkless, often clasping, paler below, hairless, oblong, alternate |
| Habitat: | full to partial sun; dry to moderate moisture; woods, prairies; in sandy, loamy soil |
| (Glossary) |
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