Polygonatum pubescens

Hairy Solomon's-seal, Downy Solomon's-seal

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Family: Asparagaceae (formerly Ruscaceae) (Asparagus family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: late April - June
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe: August - October

The underside of the leaves' veins of Hairy Solomon's-seal are slightly pubescent, giving it its common name. It usually has single flowers drooping from the leaf axils along the stem.




28 May 2021
Shenandoah National Park (Central district), VA
28 May 2021
Shenandoah National Park (Central district), VA
28 May 2021
Shenandoah National Park (Central district), VA
28 May 2021
Shenandoah National Park (Central district), VA
(underside of leaf, with spider)




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