Asarum canadense

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Canadian Wild Ginger; Wild Ginger

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DERIVATION

Asarum	- Hazelwort or wild nard; a plant described by Dioscorides & Pliny, and taken by Linnaeus as the genus name for Asarum
canadense	- from Canada, Canadian, from northern North American continent

FAMILY

Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family) Other Plants in the Birthwort Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Prostrate

RANGE

SC & SE Canada to NC & E United States

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Brown

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Humus-rich, moist soil, neutra to acid pH

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Partial shade | Shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Canadian Wild Ginger | Wild Ginger

Location Map for Asarum canadense (Canadian Wild Ginger; Wild Ginger) - 5 Map Locations Found
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1	081244*1	2008	Waring House
2	131523*1	2013	Gates Montane Garden
3	190839*1	2019	Chatfield Central Water Feature Garden
4	211950*1	2021	Chatfield Central Water Feature Garden
5	232757*1	2023	Birds & Bees NE

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