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Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum odoratum)
Family: Convallariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)
Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Mid spring. Form: Upright or erect.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Flavor & Culinary Uses
Rich in starch. — Young shoots - cooked.; They can be used as an asparagus substitute.
Habitat & North American Range
Limestone woods and rocky places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)