Wildflower of the valley
Whorled Solomon's seal
Polygonatum verticillatum
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
- Local name
- Kantula, Meda
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Flower colour
- green
- Flowering
- June to September
About Whorled Solomon's seal
Polygonatum verticillatum is a robust herb with many creeping root stocks. Height of this plant is 0.5 to 1.5 m high. Stems are angled. Leaves are sessile. Flowers are white tinged with green and purple or pale yellow. Berries are green turning in to purple through red color when completely ripen.
Where to find it
- In the middle of the valley
Habitat
Undergrowth of forests and shrubberies.
Uses & folklore
Roots and leaves are edible. Roots are used to treat gastric problems, cuts, wounds. In Ayurveda roots are used for the treatment of burning sensation, general weakness, fever, anorexia and aphrodisiac
What the name means
Polygonatum is Greek polys (many) + gonu (knee), after the many-jointed rhizome; verticillatum means "in whorls", after the leaves.
More photos
Polygonatum Verticillatum, also known as Whorled Solomon's Seal, is a graceful plant native to Himalayan slopes. It bears slender stems… 
Polygonatum Verticillatum stands out for its architectural structure and medicinal relevance. Used in Ayurvedic remedies, it is often found… 
In this close-up, the fine structure of Polygonatum Verticillatum is evident. The plant is a testimony to the adaptive flora of the… 
This mature Polygonatum Verticillatum shows the characteristic vertical stem with spiraled leaves. It is prized for its elegance and subtle…
