Angular Solomon's-seal
CR

Angular Solomon's-seal

Polygonatum odoratum

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonatum_odoratum

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

This population of Angular Solomon's-seal is classified as Critically Endangered primarily due to habitat degradation from woodland clearance and understorey disturbance across its limited range. Unregulated collection for traditional medicinal use and ornamental horticulture has placed additional pressure on wild populations, as rhizomes are harvested directly, killing the plant. Fragmentation of remaining calcareous woodland and scrub habitat has isolated small subpopulations, reducing genetic exchange and increasing vulnerability to local extirpation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Angular Solomon's-seal grows in the dappled shade of deciduous woodland and scrub, particularly favoring calcareous soils, woodland margins, and rocky slopes within its native range.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Angular Solomon's-seal classified as Critically Endangered?
Angular Solomon's-seal is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. This population of Angular Solomon's-seal is classified as Critically Endangered primarily due to habitat degradation from woodland clearance and understorey disturbance across its limited range. Unregulated collection for traditional medicinal use and ornamental horticulture has placed additional pressure on wild populations, as rhizomes are harvested directly, killing the plant. Fragmentation of remaining calcareous woodland and scrub habitat has isolated small subpopulations, reducing genetic exchange and increasing vulnerability to local extirpation.
Where does Angular Solomon's-seal live?
Angular Solomon's-seal occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Angular Solomon's-seal?
The main threats to Angular Solomon's-seal are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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