Polygonatum P. Miller. Common name: Solomon's-seal.
A genus of about 57 species, of temperate Eurasia and North America (most diverse in e. Asia). The P. biflorum complex is in need of further study.
References: Conran & Tamura (1998) In Kubitzki (1998a); Eigsti (1942); Floden & Schilling (2018c); Judd (2003); Kawano & Iltis (1963); Ownbey (1944); Therman (1950); Therman (1953); Utech (2002m) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2002a). Show full citations.
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© Bruce A. Sorrie | Polygonatum pubescens | Original Image ⭷
© Alan M. Cressler | Polygonatum biflorum var. biflorum | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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