Smilacina racemosa, a native plant to our region, often goes by the common name False Solomon's Seal. Very tough and beautiful, this photograph shows the plant coming into flower. Drought tolerant when established, pest resistant, with fragrant flowers, this plant is a real doer. It grows best in part shade at the gardens. We found over the years that if one wants the red fruit, which occurs in the fall, that it is best to have several clones. One clone doesn't seem to induce pollinization. The fruit is semi-translucent and lasts for several months before either rotting off or being eaten. This plant should be in more gardens as it requires no upkeep.