Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’ (Variegated Solomon’s Seal)

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Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’

Variegated Solomon’s Seal, variega

Kingdom	Plantae	Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom	Tracheobionta	Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division	Magnoliophyta	Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class	Liliopsida	Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family
Subclass	Liliidae	Includes lilies, orchids, and many others
Order	Asparagales	A diverse group that includes asparagus
Family	Asparagaceae	Agaves, asparagus, hyacinths, and others
Genus	Polygonatum	Greek for “with many knees,” referring to the swollen joints of stems
Species	odoratum	Fragrant, sweet-smelling
var.	pluriflorum	Many-flowered
Cultivar	‘Variegatum’

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This cultivar of Polygonatum odoratum is notable for its green and white leaves.

Identification: Plants are 8-20″ (20-50 cm) high, typically bending slightly. Leaves are oval, alternate, on a single stalk. Flowers are greenish-white, tubular, hanging downward. I always see the flowers in pairs. Berries are black or dark blue, less than ¼″ (6.3 mm) around.

5/4/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 12 × 17″ (29 × 44 cm)

Some similar species:

	*Polygonatum biflorum*	You are here Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’	*Polygonatum humile*
Common Name	smooth Solomon’s-seal	variegated Solomon’s Seal	dwarf Solomon’s seal
Plant	Up to 2′ (60 cm) long.	Reaches 8-20″ (20-50 cm).	Up to 1′ (30 cm) in height.
Flowers	Greenish-white, about ½″ (1.3 cm) long by ⅛″ (3.2 mm) around, bell-shaped, hanging in groups of 1-5.	White or greenish-white, like long bells, about ½″ (1.3 cm) long, hanging downward, often in pairs. Whiter than P. biflorum..	White, bell-shaped, about ¼″ (8.3 mm) long, hanging singly from stem.
Leaves	Up to 7″ (18 cm) by 2½″ (7 cm), oval, with pointed ends and parallel veins, yellow-green.	Oval, green fringed with white, 3-9″ (7.6-22 cm) long.	Elliptical, green, 1-3″ (2.5-7.6 cm) long.
Fruit	¼″ (6.3 mm) blue berries.	Dark blue to black, less than ¼″ (6.3 mm) around.	Shiny black, about ⅛″ (3.2 mm) around.
Range/ Zones	USDA Zones: 3-9	USDA Zones: 4-8	USDA Zones: 5-8
Habitats	Woods, prairies, in sandy, loamy soil	Wooded areas, dappled shade, deep shade	Full to partial shade in temperate climates
Type	Wild	Cultivar	Wild

Edibility: Poisonous Skull & Crossbones All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. One source claims that young shoots are edible, but I am dubious.