Polygonatum multiflorum - Eurasian Solomon's seal

Eurasian Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) is a woodland perennial herb native to Europe and temperate Asia. Its young shoots are cooked as an asparagus substitute, while its starchy root is bitter and only used as an emergency food in times of famine. It has a long history of medicinal use, but its fruits are poisonous in large quantities.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Full shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Emergency food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Ground cover¹
• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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