Polygonatum hirsutum
Location: Woods
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Solomon's Seal is a common plant that occurs in every county of Illinois . Habitats include moist to slightly dry deciduous woodlands, shady seeps, young flatwoods, woodland borders. Solomon's Seal occurs in both high quality and degraded woodlands.
Faunal Associations: The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract various long-tongued bees. The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird also sucks nectar from the flowers. The berries are eaten by the Greater Prairie Chicken and various birds of the woodlands. Link photo Genus: Polygonatum (solomon's seal) Family: Ruscaceae (ruscaceae) Order: Asparagales (asparagales) Class: Liliopsida (Monocots) Phylum/Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants) Kingdom: Plantae (Plants) |