wild-ginger (Asarum canadense) |
UWSP Common Plants of Wisconsin |
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wild-ginger (Asarum canadense; BIRTHWORT FAMILY [Aristolochiaceae]) Low growing (2-8”) native perennial herb of rich woodlands. Often found in colonies. Usually 2 hairy leaves with heart- or kidney-shaped bases. Reddish brown 3-parted flower in early spring, often hidden below leaves. [047]
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