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Polygonatum pubescens Hairy Solomon's Seal


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: pH 5.0-7.6


Form/Color Single stem, to 15", has minute hairs on Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
underside of leaves; green fruit; blooms Tolerance: tolerance.
April-June


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dry to moist woods.


Ecosystem Attracts birds and butterflies.


Services:


Hydrology: Moist soil; intolerant of drought.


Ornamental Flowers, fruit.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.


Salt Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Poisonous berries.


Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:


Polygonella articulata Jointweed


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: Acidic soils.


Form/Color Grows to 4"-20" ; erect tall forb, thin Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


stems; white to pink flowers bloom July- Tolerance: tolerance.
October.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Dry, sandy cliffs; acidic soil.


Ecosystem


Services:


Hydrology: Drought tolerant.


Ornamental White to pink flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other:


Shade Intolerant of shade.


Tolerance:

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