Scented Solomon'S-Seal
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Scented Solomon'S-Seal
polygonatum odoratum
The Scented Solomon's-Seal has beautiful arching leaves and delicate white flowers that smell sweet! It's a wonderful plant to find in shady woods during springtime.
Habitat: Shady forests and woodland areas.
Appearance
The Scented Solomon's-Seal has graceful, arching stems adorned with alternate oval leaves. Small, bell-shaped white or greenish-white flowers hang delicately in pairs or clusters beneath the leaves. In fall, its berries turn a deep blue-black.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsparagaceaeGenusPolygonatum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Its blue-black berries are a tasty treat for birds, helping spread seeds far!
Its scientific name 'odoratum' means 'fragrant' because of its sweet perfume.
Root scars look like ancient wax seals, inspiring its name Solomon's-Seal!
This perennial plant can live for many years in the same cool, shady spot!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Spreader
Scented Solomon's-Seal has thick rhizomes that help it spread slowly underground to colonize new areas and store energy.
Ability
Sweet Scent Lure
Scented Solomon's-Seal can release a strong, sweet fragrance to attract busy pollinators like bees to its hidden flowers.
Ability
Rainy Day Shield
Scented Solomon's-Seal has downward-facing, pendulous flowers that protect its delicate pollen from rain and moisture.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from its flowers
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits its hanging bell flowers
eats
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos
consumes its blue-black berries
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Fragrant Solomon's SealSolomon's SealSweet-scented Solomon's Seal
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Scented Solomon'S-Seal?
The easiest way to identify Scented Solomon'S-Seal is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Scented Solomon'S-Seal?
30-80 cm
How wide does Scented Solomon'S-Seal spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Scented Solomon'S-Seal?
1-2 cm
When does Scented Solomon'S-Seal bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Scented Solomon'S-Seal edible?
No
Is Scented Solomon'S-Seal toxic?
Mild
What is Scented Solomon'S-Seal's lifecycle?
Perennial
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