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Native
British Solomon's
Seal Rhizomes
Latin:
Polygonatum
multiflorum
Distribution:
It grows wild in parts
of
England
and Wales.
Habitat: It
is a close relative of Lily of the Valley and thrives
in similar
conditions - dry woodland and hedgerows.
It is suitable for naturalising in woodland and shady areas of
the garden.
Description: Perennial.
It is a medium
plant (30-80cm), with
long,
arching stems bearing numerous leaves on one side of the stem and
clusters of drooping, white flowers from May
to June.
Uses: The powdered roots have
long been used to make a
poultice for black
eyes and other bruises
and inflammations etc.
Other
Notes:
The
name may have been acquired because of the plants medicinal value in
'sealing' wounds and broken bones. Or it may be due to the leaf
scars on the rhizome resembling document seals.
Planting
Instructions for Rhizomes:
Plant rhizomes laid horizontally and 3cm deep.
Plant
the rhizomes as soon as received.
These
rhizomes were grown in
Britain
from
cultivated stock.
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