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Polygonatum
See list of 3 species in this genusReference: Utech (2002).
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1a. Leaves glabrous on both surfaces, with 7–19 prominent veins; axillary peduncles with 2–10 (–15) flowers; distinct portion of tepals (i.e., the lobes) 4–6.5 mm long
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1b. Leaves pubescent on the veins of the abaxial surface, with 3–9 prominent veins; axillary peduncles with 1–3 (–5) flowers; distinct portion of tepals 2–3 mm long
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2a. Tepals green-yellow; filaments papillose
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2b. Tepals white with green at apex; filaments smooth, glabrous or pubescent
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