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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Ruscaceae — manyherbaceous perennials includingSolomon's seal .
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The dominant herbaceous ground vegetation at higher elevations is composed of hemicryptophytes such as Polygonum amplexicaule, Rumex nepalense, Fragaria nubicola, and Berberis spp. and geophytes such as Polygonatum geminiflorum, Lilium polyphyllum, and Habenaria aitchisonii.
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Other plants used for this purpose are Alismatis orientale, Crataegus pinnatifida, Polygonatum multiflorum and Cassia obtusifolia.
Chapter 8 1991
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Panax ginseng and ginsenoside, Astragalus membranaceous, Epimedium brevicornum, Polygonatum multiflorum as well as Chunhui capsule, Zhibao Sanbian pill, Guilingji etc., are widely used in treating senility diseases such as hyperlipidemia and weakened intelligence.
Chapter 8 1991
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Polygonatum odoratum was added in soap which is particularly used by the aged people.
Chapter 8 1991
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Therefore in clinical practice, Polygonatum multiflorum, Lycium barbarum, Rehmannia glutinosa, and Angelica sinensis were used to replenish the blood and kidney.
Chapter 8 1991
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The novelties were a Polygonatum, Camellia, and Quercus lamellata.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith
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_B_, single flower of Solomon's-seal (_Polygonatum_), × 1.
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany For High Schools and Elementary College Courses Douglas Houghton Campbell
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Solomon's-seal (_Polygonatum_) (Fig. 83, _B_), bellwort (_Uvularia_), and others.
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany For High Schools and Elementary College Courses Douglas Houghton Campbell
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Saurauja, Prunus: 3 species of Aralia, Castanea, Quercus, etc. A species of Panicum is here cultivated; the Assamese know it by the name Cheena, 3 species of Polygonatum, including that from Laim-planj, one foliis carnosis oppositis. 2 species of Begonia, making altogether six.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith
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Camellia is only found towards the top; the Polygonatum also does not descend far.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith
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