Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’
Variegated Solomon’s seal
This cultivar of Polygonatum odoratum is notable for its green and white leaves.
Plants: 8–20″ (20–50 cm) high, typically bending slightly.
Leaves: Oval, alternate, on a single stalk.
Flowers: Greenish-white, tubular, hanging downward. I always see the flowers in pairs.
Fruits: Berries are black or dark blue, less than ¼″ (6.3 mm) around.
Habitats: Wooded areas, dappled shade, deep shade.
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Edibility: Poisonous 
All parts of this plant are
poisonous if ingested. One source claims that young shoots are edible, but I am dubious.
Online References:
5/4/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 12 × 17″ (29 × 44 cm) 
5/29/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts 
5/29/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts 
5/4/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 4½ × 6″ (11 × 14 cm) 
7/27/2010 · Tom & Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 5 × 5″ (13 × 12 cm) 
7/27/2010 · Tom & Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 6 × 9″ (14 × 22 cm) 
5/7/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 2 × 1′ (62 × 41 cm) 
5/11/2010 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, Massachusetts · ≈ 4 × 3″ (11 × 7.4 cm) 
| Kingdom | Plantae | Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae (from Stearn's Botanical Latin) |
| Subkingdom | Tracheobionta | Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients |
| Division | Magnoliophyta | Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms |
| Class | Liliopsida | Monocots (plants with a single seed leaf); includes the lily family |
| Subclass | Liliidae | Includes lilies, orchids, and many others |
| Order | Asparagales | A diverse group that includes asparagus |
| Family | Asparagaceae | Agaves, asparagus, hyacinths, and others |
| Genus | Polygonatum | Greek for “with many knees,” referring to the swollen joints of stems |
| Species | odoratum | Fragrant, sweet-smelling |
| var. | pluriflorum | Many-flowered |
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum ‘Variegatum’ description by Thomas H. Kent, not updated.
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