[2] The plant is said to possess scars on the rhizome that resemble the ancient Hebrew seal of King Solomon.

If dug up, the scars resembling Solomon's Seal may be visible on the nodes between sections of rhizomes.

[5] The species name biflorum is the neuter form of Latin biflorus, meaning "having two flowers".

Historically, the Native Americans consumed the starch-rich rhizomes of smooth Solomon's-seal as a "potato-like food" used to make breads and soups.

[6] Smooth Solomon's-seal has had nearly a dozen uses in herbal medicine including as an anti-inflammatory, sedative, and tonic.