Smooth Solomon’s Seal [Polygonatum biflorum] found near the Blue Ridge Parkway in South Asheville, just off the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, on 26 May 2014. It’s a member of the Lily (Liliaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 342-343 states that it blooms in woods in late spring and early summer. The photo of the fruit bearing plant below was taken at Collier Cove on 21 September 2014.
USDA Plants Listing: Polygonatum biflorum
Smooth Solomon’s Seal (underside) near the Blue Ridge Parkway – 26 May 2014
Smooth Solomon’s Seal (missing leaves) – 26 May 2014
Smooth Solomon’s Seal (fruit) – 21 September 2014
