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Botanical illustration of Downy Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum pubescens) depicting key characteristics including leaf hairs, zig zag stem, fruits, and flowers
Artist Spotlight: Nancy Klaud
Northeastern Illinois
Left: Polygonatum pubescens (Downy Solomon's Seal - IL Threatened). All artwork by Nancy Klaud.If you have ever used our website's Plant Search engine or if you have been a fan of our newsletter for a while, you likely stumbled...
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