Asarum europaeum

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Asarum europaeum
European Wild Ginger; Asarabacca; Foal's Foot

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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
europaeum	- from Europe

FAMILY

Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family) Other Plants in the Birthwort Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

RANGE

Europe, W Asia

LEAF TYPE

Semi-evergreen

FLOWERS

Green;yellow;brown

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Partial shade | Shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

European Wild Ginger | Asarabacca | Foal's Foot

Location Map for Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger; Asarabacca; Foal's Foot) - 6 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Asarum europaeum:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	812364*1	1981	Rock Alpine Garden
2	812364*4	1981	Rock Alpine Garden
3	163204*1	2016	Sensory Garden
4	163204*3	2016	Sensory Garden
5	184079*2	2018	Plantasia
6	252889*1	2025	Chatfield Central Water Feature Garden

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FLOWERING:
When Asarum europaeum has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2006

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