Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense
Asarum canadense, commonly known as Canada wild ginger, Canadian snakeroot, Indian Ginger, Coltsfoot, and Broad-Leaved Asarabacca, is a herbaceous, perennial plant. It should not be confused for Asarum reflexum, a closely related species, or Asarum acuminatum, a variety of A. canadense. It forms dense colonies in the understory of deciduous forests throughout its native range in eastern North America.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Asarum canadense |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Height | 4-8 in |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Shade |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Rich loam |
| Wildlife value | Flowers hidden at ground level and pollinated by beetles and flies; excellent shade groundcover |
Mentioned In
- Ecoregions Growing Conditions
- Woodland Forest Plants
- Pollinators Wildlife
- Ecological Restoration
- Cultural Indigenous Uses
Image Credits
- Unknown (Public domain)
- Britton, N.L., and A. Brown (Public domain)