Family: Aristolochiaceae Birthwort Family
Genus: Asarum Wild Ginger
A genus of 75 to 115 species of herbaceous perennials distributed throughout north temperate areas of the world. Shade loving plants with heart shaped leaves.
Scientific Name: Asarum canadense L.
Common Name(s): Wild-ginger, Canadian Wild-ginger, Canada Snakeroot
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Wild finger's wide, pubescent, heart-shaped leaves and purple, bell-shaped flower near the soil surface.
ID: Hrb-ASUCA-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf, vegetative
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 | Caption: Wild ginger's wide, pubescent, heart-shaped leaf.
ID: Hrb-ASUCA-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
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