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Solomon's Seal

Solomon's seal is native to Europe and Asia. Plants grow up to 3 feet high and 1 foot wide. Flowers resemble a pair of ballet shoes hanging from the arching branches. They have a strong fragrance similar to lilies. Inedible black fruits appear in the fall. Solomon's seal has been known to have various medicinal properties such as speeding up the healing process of cuts and skin irritations and helping heal broken bones.

New growth emerging from the ground in spring Young leaves starting to bloom from the new spring growth--green, with lighter edges Close-up of Solomon's seal's white flowers that hang down from the branch to look like hanging ballet shoes Flowers hanging from a long branch amidst the green foliage Whole plant of Solomon's seal, where the green leaves are more prominent than the small white flowers.