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It is a [[rhizomatous]] [[perennial plant|perennial]] growing to {{convert|90|cm|0|abbr=on}} tall by {{convert|25|cm|0|abbr=on}} broad, with arching stems of alternate leaves, and slightly necked, pendent tubular white flowers with green tips, hanging from the undersides of the stems. It is valued in cultivation for its ability to colonise shady areas, and is suitable for a woodland style planting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Polygonatum+multiflorum|title=Polygonatum multiflorum Solomon's Seal, Eurasian Solomon's seal PFAF Plant Database}}</ref><ref name=RHSAZ>{{cite book|title=RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants|year=2008|publisher=Dorling Kindersley|location=United Kingdom|isbn=978-1405332965|pages=1136}}</ref>
The shoots of ''Polygonatum multiflorum'' look very attractive, so they are suitable for use in [[Floral design |floral arrangements]]. The longevity of cut shoots of ''Polygonatum multiflorum'' ‘Variegatum’ harvested from the field ranges from 15 to 22 days. To extend the life of cut shoots, [[gibberellic acid]], [[benzyladenine]] (BA) and [[8-Hydroxyquinoline|hydroxyquinoline sulphate]] are used. They prolong postharvest longevity mainly by delaying leaf yellowing.<ref name="AA">{{cite journal | vauthors = Krzymińska-Bródka A, Ulczycka-Walorska M, Łysiak GP, Czuchaj P | title = The longevity of cut ''Polygonatum multiflorum'' (L.) All. shoots depending on postharvest handling| url = https://www.journalssystem.com/agb/The-longevity-of-cut-Polygonatum-multiflorum-L-All-shoots-depending-on-postharvest,176280,0,2.html | journal = Acta Agrobotanica | volume = 76 | issue = | pages = 1–11 | date = December 2023 | pmid = | doi = 10.5586/aa/176280| publisher = Polish Botanical Society | s2cid = | doi-access = free }}</ref>
The [[Botanical name#Binary name|specific epithet]] ''multiflorum'' means "many-flowered".<ref name=RHSLG>{{cite book|last=Harrison|first=Lorraine|title=RHS Latin for gardeners|year=2012|publisher=Mitchell Beazley|location=United Kingdom|isbn=9781845337315|pages=224}}</ref>
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