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Solomon's seal
Polygonatum multiflorum
46.1659, 5.93386
Field Notes
Description:
The Solomon's seal is a perennial flowering plant from the Asparagaceae family, spreading by rhizomes. It grows up to 1m in height, and sports an arching stem full of alternate leaves - leaves tend to point upwards, while tubular white flowers with green tips hang below - in autumn, these flowers are replaced by this dark blue fruits.
Habitat:
Eurasian species, often found on edges of forests growing in shadow, like here - along the path through protected lowland forest on slopes of Jura.
Notes:
Toxic in general, the Solomon's seal is known as a medicinal plant, being used in treatments of gout and rheumatism.
Reference Links:
Polygonatum multiflorum - Wikipedia
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2021
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