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Polygonatum multiflorum (L.) All.

Solomon’s-seal (Asparagaceae)

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Polygonatum multiflorum (see here shortly before anthesis) has round stems, alternate leaves, and flowers that are slightly narrowed in the middle.

Crocker's Ash (VC36: Herefordshire); 2018-04-18

 Solomon’s-seal / Polygonatum multiflorum: _Polygonatum multiflorum_ (see here shortly before anthesis) has round stems, alternate leaves, and flowers that are slightly narrowed in the middle.

The fruit of Polygonatum odoratum is a round berry, which is purplish black with a waxy bloom when ripe.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-15

 Solomon’s-seal / Polygonatum multiflorum: The fruit of _Polygonatum odoratum_ is a round berry, which is purplish black with a waxy bloom when ripe.

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