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Ruscaceae
Polygonatum

not marked as a favorite taxon Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott var. commutatum (Schultes f.) Morong. Common name: Large Solomon's-seal, King Solomon's-seal. Phenology: May-Jun; Sep-Oct. Habitat: Moist forests, roadbanks. Distribution: NH west to s. MB, south to SC, GA, MS, LA, and TX.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: There has been a wide divergence of opinion regarding the merits (and practicality) of distinguishing this taxon from typical P. biflorum, and the characters considered most reliable; the two taxa may differ in chromosome number and geographical distribution; they are not, however, always readily distinguished morphologically. I prefer to recognize this taxon as a variety. See references for additional discussion.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Can, Mi, NS, NY, Va; = Polygonatum canaliculatum (Muhl. ex Willd.) Pursh — F, G, WV, misapplied; = Polygonatum commutatum (Schult.f.) A.Dietr. — Il, Ownbey (1944); = Salomonia commutata (Schult.f.) Britton — S13; < Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott — Ar, C, FNA26, K4, NE, Ok, POWO, RAB, Tn, Tx, W, Judd (2003); < Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott var. biflorum; < Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott var. commutatum (Schult.f.) Morong — Pa; < Polygonatum commutatum (Schult.f.) A.Dietr. — S. Basionym: Convallaria commutata Schult. & Schult.f. 1830

Links to other floras: < Polygonatum biflorum - FNA26

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 4

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image #1 of Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum© Emily Oglesby | Original Image ⭷
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Height: 3-5 ft.

plant sale text: King Solomon's-seal is a choice southeastern native perennial. Its pairs of greenish-white bell-shaped pendant flowers are very attractive when the plant is in bloom. Deep blue berries follow the flowers. Plant this species in moist, well-drained humusy soil to keep the foliage looking its best through the growing season. This variety will grow to a wider span than original plant.

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native range: eastern North America



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