Hartweg's wild ginger
Asarum hartwegii

Family: Aristolochiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has an underground stem or rhizome that is deeply buried. The leaf stalks are 9-21 cm long. The leaves are variegated with white or silver along the veins. The leaves are heart shaped or kidney shaped and 5-10 cm long by 7-14 cm wide. The flowers are erect.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asarum hookeri var. majus Duch.; Asarum majus Coville; Asarum trimorphum A. Heller;