Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh

Locations ofPolygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh in Virginia

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Family
Ruscaceae
Botanical Name
Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
Common Name
Hairy Solomon's-seal, Downy Solomon's-seal
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Polygonatum pubescens (Willd.) Pursh
Comments
The hirtellous veins on the leaf undersides are diagnostic.
Habitat
Various mesic and dry-mesic montane forests, especially rich cove forests, northern hardwood forests, and northern red oak forests; less frequent in acidic cove forests, boulder field forests, dry rocky woodlands, and outcrop crevices; tolerant of a variety of soil chemistries. Frequent in the mountains, especially at middle to high elevations.
Native Status
Native

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