Definition of Polygonatum commutatum

1. Noun. North American perennial herb with smooth foliage and drooping tubular greenish flowers.

Exact synonyms: Great Solomon's-seal, Polygonatum Biflorum
Generic synonyms: Solomon's-seal

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polygonatum Commutatum

Polydactylus
Polydactylus virginicus
Polyergus
Polyergus rufescens
Polyfilla
Polygala
Polygala alba
Polygala lutea
Polygala paucifolia
Polygala senega
Polygala vulgaris
Polygalaceae
Polygonales
Polygonatum
Polygonatum biflorum
Polygonatum commutatum (current term)
Polygonia
Polygonia comma
Polygonum aubertii
Polygonum fagopyrum
Polygonum orientale
Polyhymnia
Polyhymnian
Polymastigina
Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
Polymox
Polynemidae
Polynesia
Polynesian
Polynesian arrowroot

Literary usage of Polygonatum commutatum

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. King's American Dispensatory by John King, Harvey Wickes Felter, John Uri Lloyd (1905)
"... and the Polygonatum commutatum (R. & S.), Dietrich. The former is from 8 inches to 3 feet high, and has the under surface of the leaves pubescent. ..."

2. How to Know Wild Fruits: A Guide to Plants when Not in Flower by Means of by Maude Gridley Peterson (1914)
"... SMOOTH SOLOMON'S SEAL Polygonatum commutatum. Polygonatum giganteum Lily-of-the-Valley Family Fruit. — This globular berry is also nearly black with a ..."

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