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Bruso, George H.
Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum
Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliott var. commutatum (Schult. & Schult. f.) Morong
Great Solomon's Seal, Giant Solomon's Seal
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s): Convallaria biflora, Polygonatum canaliculatum, Polygonatum commutatum
USDA Symbol: POBIC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
This large variety of Polygonatum biflorum has larger flowers, 2-10 per cluster, and may be 7 feet (2.1 m) tall.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 7 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYCanada: MB , ON , QC , SK
Native Distribution: Canada south through much of eastern North America as far west as Wyoming and the Dakotas and south to Nuevo Leon in northeastern Mexico
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-12Research By: TWC Staff