Polygonatum odoratum

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Polygonatum odoratum
Polygonatum odoratum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Ruscaceae Genus: Polygonatum Species: P. odoratum
Binomial name
Polygonatum odoratum

Polygonatum odoratum, commonly known as Angular Solomon's-seal or Scented Solomon's-seal, is a plant species of the genus Polygonatum. In Britain it is one of three native species of the genus, the others being (Common) Solomon's-seal and Whorled Solomon's-seal.

[edit] Description

Polygonatum odoratum is a colonizing herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves, on green stems. The flowers are white, borne in spring.

[edit] Cultivation

Variegated Solomon's seal (P. odoratum 'Variegatum') is often cultivated in shade gardens.

[edit] Use

P. odoratum is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called yùzhú (玉竹).