Polygonatum pubescens (Willdenow) Pursh. Downy Solomon’s-seal, Hairy Solomon’s-seal. Phen: Late Apr-Jun; Aug-Oct. Hab: Moist forests, especially cove forests, but also in montane oak forests. Dist: S. QC west to s. MB, south to nw. SC (S. Tessel, pers.comm., 2023), n. GA, ne. AL, IN, ne. IA, and MN.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = C, F, FNA26, G, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, Tat, Tn, Va, W, WV, Judd (2003), Ownbey (1944); = Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott – S, misapplied
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
- Great Plains: FACU
- Midwest: FACU
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
Heliophily: 2
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