Solomon's-seal
- noun
- /ˈsɒləmənz siːl/
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sello de Salomón
- She recognized the plant as Solomon's-seal by the rows of scars on its thick root.
- false Solomon's-seal
Examples
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The woodland garden was filled with Solomon's-seal, its curved stems gracing the shade.
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I found a beautiful Solomon's-seal in the garden.
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After the rain, drops clung to the bell-shaped flowers of the Solomon's-seal.
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Look at that lovely Solomon's-seal over there!
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In the spring, the garden blooms with vibrant Solomon's-seal, showcasing its arching stems and paired flowers.
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I planted Solomon's-seal in the shade, where its greenish flowers add a lovely touch to my landscaping.
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The thick rootstock of Solomon's-seal is easily identifiable by its circular scars, making it a unique plant in any garden.
Synonyms
Plants that live for many years with arching stems and hanging tube-shaped flowers
A plant that lives many years with arching stems and hanging greenish flowers
A forest plant with smooth leaves and small hanging green flowers
A North American plant with arching stems and drooping greenish flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Solomon's-seal gets its name from the idea that the round scars on the plant's thick root look like the seal, a 'stamp', of King Solomon, the famous wise king from old stories. So the name helps you remember the plant: its roots have small round marks like a seal.
