Polygonatum odoratum aka Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum odoratum, also known as the angular Solomon's seal or scented Solomon's seal, is a flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Europe, the Caucasus, Siberia, the Russian Far East, China, Mongolia, Korea, Nepal, and Japan. In the United Kingdom, it is one of three native species of the genus, along with P. multiflorum and P. verticillatum. The plant gets its genus name, Polygonatum, from the Greek words "poly" meaning "many" and "gonu" meaning "knee joint" due to its jointed rhizomes. The specific epithet "odoratum" refers to its pleasant scent. This rhizomatous perennial grows up to 55cm tall, with red arching stems and oval to lance-shaped leaves. Its fragrant, cream-white flowers with green tips are cylindrical in shape and are found in the leaf axils during spring and early summer. These flowers may be followed by blue-black berries. Polygonatum odoratum is a herbaceous perennial that spreads and grows up to 85 cm tall and 30 cm wide. It has alternate, simple leaves on arching stems. The tubular flowers are white with green tips and emit a pleasant scent. They hang from the underside of the stems in spring. In summary, Polygonatum odoratum is a beautiful plant with arching red stems, oval to lance-shaped leaves, and fragrant white flowers. It is known for its scented nature and can be found in various regions across Europe and Asia.