Horticulture/Polygonatum odoratum

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 ../Polygonatum multiflorum/ and ../Polygonatum verticillatum/.

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

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

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