Polygonatum multiflorum aka Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum multiflorum, also known as Solomon's seal, David's harp, ladder-to-heaven, or Eurasian Solomon's seal, is a rhizomatous perennial plant belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia and is one of three native species of the genus in Britain. This plant grows up to 90 cm tall with arching stems and alternate leaves. Its tubular white flowers with green tips hang from the undersides of the stems, and it produces round black fruit. The specific epithet multiflorum refers to its many-flowered nature. The hybrid Polygonatum × hybridum, a cross between P. multiflorum and P. odoratum, has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The Polygonatum genus, also known as King Solomon's-seal, consists of 74 species and hybrids distributed throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Most of these species are found in Asia, with 20 endemic to China. The name "Polygonatum" derives from the Greek words for "many knees," referring to its jointed rhizome. The common name "Solomon's seal" may have originated from the depressions on the roots resembling royal seals or Hebrew characters. The fruits of Polygonatum plants are red or black berries, and many species have been used as food in China, with leaves, stems, and rhizomes being consumed raw or cooked as a side dish with meat and rice.