Asarum canadense
| Scientific Name: | Asarum canadense |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Aristolochiaceae |
| Common Name: | Wild Ginger |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
| Etymology: | Asarum = Greek for without a broom, canadense = from Canada |
| C Value: | 5 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
| Flower Shape: | Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical) |
| Flower # of Parts: | 3 |
| Flower Color: | Brown |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Ovate (widest below middle) |
| Leaf Shape Term: | |
| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | |
| Stem Surface: | Pubescent |
| Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
| Armature: | None |
| Twig Characteristics: | |
| Habitat: | Forest |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Heart/kidney shaped leaves with small purple/brown bell-like flowers. Small white hairs are also present on the leaf stems and flowers |
| Gee Whiz: | This plant is not related to the culinary ginger. However, this plant has been used as a seasoning and a cure for many ailments such as headaches and dysentery. It does contain carcinogens though. |
| Humor: | Did you see that wild ginger over there? Yah! Asarum! |
| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |