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Search Term(s): Polygonatum biflorum var. biflorum   (1 record found)

RUSCACEAE
Ruscus Family
Polygonatum biflorum var. biflorum  (Solomon's-seal)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Polygonatum: many knee joints, angles; biflorum: with two flowers
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Woodlands, often on dry sandy soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Rhizome. Used internally as a tea or tincture for joint, cartilage, and disc injuries. Also used for dry coughs, dry constipation, gastritis, and mild congestive heart failure. Topically used for minor skin inflammations, bruises, hemorrhoids, and boils.
ID Notes
Lower axillary peduncles round with 2-3 flowers.
Additional Info
Variety biflorum: from Connecticut, west, and south to Florida; variety hebetifolium: panhandle of Florida; variety melleum: Michigan and Ontario; variety necopinum: South Dakota.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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