Polygonatum
- noun
- /ˌpɒlɪˈɡoʊnətəm/
- Specialized
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Polygonatum
- In traditional medicine, the roots of Polygonatum have been used for their supposed health benefits.
Examples
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The shady garden bed was filled with Polygonatum, its white flowers hanging gracefully from arching stems.
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Botanists classified several species under the genus Polygonatum due to their distinctive rhizomes.
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The Polygonatum plant thrives in shaded areas.
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Many gardeners love Polygonatum for its beautiful flowers.
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The natural beauty of the forest was enhanced by the graceful arching stems of Polygonatum, adorned with delicate tubular flowers.
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In spring, the Polygonatum bloom brightly, attracting various pollinators to its lush clusters of flowers.
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I spotted a patch of Polygonatum while hiking, its distinctive leaves and flowers adding charm to the woodland landscape.
Synonyms
A woodland plant with long curved stems, pairs of hanging green bell flowers and a thick root with round scars
Compounds
- Specialized
A plant that lives many years with arching stems and hanging greenish flowers
- Specialized
A North American plant with arching stems and drooping greenish flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Polygonatum comes from Greek parts poly- 'many' and gonaton 'knee' because the plant has many knobby root joints that look like small knees. So the name tells you about its jointed roots, which helps you recognise Solomon's seal.
