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Polygonatum
Keith Burton
West Dean Gardens


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Soloman's Seal (Polygonatum)

Soloman's Seal (Polygonatum)
Taken at West Dean Gardens.

" Polygonatum" comes from the ancient Greek for "many knees", referring to the multiple jointed rhizome. One explanation for the derivation of the common name "Solomon's Seal" is that the roots have textures which resemble royal seals. Another is that the cut roots resemble Hebrew characters.

Gudrun, Ernest CH, Berny, Eunice Perkins and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
What a beautiful composition Keith.
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks Jaap..........much obliged.
5 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
un beau rendu pour cette plante élégante
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to neira-Dan club
Thanks Dan.........you're very kind.
5 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I don't know this plant at all Keith! I like the diagonal, slightly arching stem.
I looked them up after reading your information and see that they have bell like flowers when open, which I suppose I should have guessed :)
An excellent shot and thank for bringing something new....to me anyway!
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
I'm pleased to have introduced you to something new Rosa. Glad you like it!
5 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Very sculptural -- a mobile.
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to John FitzGerald club
Thanks John...........appreciated.
5 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
Such an attractive plant and and such a superb capture.
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
Glad you like it Eunice............and thank you.
5 years ago.
 Berny
Berny club
great diagonal!
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Berny club
Thank you kind sir!
5 years ago.

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