False St. Solomon's Seal (Smilacina racemosa)

Other Names

Common False St. Solomon's Seal
Fat Solomon
Solomon's Plume
Western Solomon's Seal
Wild Spikenard

Habitat

Wildlife Value

Roughed Grouse
Wild Turkey

Native?

Related Sites

MN DNR: Common False St. Solomon's Seal

false saint solomon's seal in Stillwater, MN

False Saint Solomon's Seal | Stillwater, MN

Officially classified as a member of the lily family, False Solomon's Seal thrives in shade and acidic soil, and is common in wetlands and damp forests. It first appears in spring; smooth, flat leaves growing in an alternate pattern on a single, straight stalk. As spring fades into summer, the plant produces a crowning cluster flowers at the tip. The flowers turn into long clusters of red-speckled green berries that deepen in color as they ripen, reaching a shiny red-to-purple by mid to late summer. These berries are mildly toxic.

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