Polygonatum odoratum

Taxobox | name = "Polygonatum odoratum"

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image_caption = "Polygonatum odoratum"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Asparagales
familia = Ruscaceae
genus = "Polygonatum"
species = "P. odoratum"
binomial = "Polygonatum odoratum"
binomial_authority =

"Polygonatum odoratum", commonly known as Angular Solomon's-seal or Scented Solomon's-seal, is a plant species of the genus "Polygonatum". In Britain it is one of three native species of the genus, the others being (Common) Solomon's-seal and Whorled Solomon's-seal.

Description

"Polygonatum odoratum" is a colonizing herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves, on green stems. The flowers are white, borne in spring.

Cultivation

Variegated Solomon's seal ("P. odoratum" 'Variegatum') is often cultivated in shade gardens.

Use

"P. odoratum" is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called "yùzhú" ().