Solomon's seal

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable or uncountablebiology

   A woodland plant with arching stems, small hanging white flowers, and leaves that leave round scars on the root.

   Grammar: Countable when referring to individual plants (a Solomon's seal) and uncountable when referring to the plant in general (grow Solomon's seal).

   Patterns

   • grow Solomon's seal
   • Solomon's seal plant
   • a clump of Solomon's seal

   Solomon's seal grows well in shady borders and under trees.

   The garden has a beautiful clump of Solomon's seal near the fence.

   In spring, Solomon's seal produces tiny white flowers that hang below the leaves.

2. 2noununcountablespecialist

   The root or rhizome of this plant, sometimes used in herbal medicine.

   Grammar: Uncountable when referring to the dried root or preparation.

   Patterns

   • Solomon's seal root
   • use Solomon's seal
   • extract of Solomon's seal

   Some herbalists use Solomon's seal for joint stiffness.

   The dried root of Solomon's seal is sold in health food shops.

   She made a tea from Solomon's seal to help with her knee pain.

Word forms

Common combinations

grow Solomon's seal

They grow Solomon's seal along the north wall.

Solomon's seal plant

The Solomon's seal plant spread slowly through the bed.

Solomon's seal root

Solomon's seal root is used in some traditional remedies.

clump of Solomon's seal

A clump of Solomon's seal brightened the shady corner.

Solomon's seal flowers

The Solomon's seal flowers are small and bell-shaped.

Synonyms and how they differ

Polygonatum

Polygonatum is the scientific genus name used by botanists; Solomon's seal is the common English name.

Commonly confused: Solomon's seal or Seal of Solomon?

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