Asarum canadense
Asarum canadense Canadian wild ginger
Grows in rich, moist forests in colonies and spreads vegetatively through spreading rhizomes. Each plant has basal leaves on separate stalks heart to kidney-shaped. The singular flower is on its own stalk with 3 triangular petal-like sepals with elongated tips.
Habitat & Range
Grows in rich, moist woods and wooded floodplains.
Present throughout the state except some central counties.
| EMP: | FACU |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | UPL |
Phenology
Flowers late April through May.
Characteristics
Leaves two basal per plant, on separate stalks, kidney or heart-shaped with a deep cleft at the base and a pointed tip. The underside is covered with soft hair.
Fruit capsule containing many seeds.
Flower single per plant, low to the ground. Outside is covered in long white hairs, tubular structure with three dark red triangular sepals.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Asarum canadense Canadian wild ginger
