Asarum caudatum - Lindl.
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Asarum caudatum - Lindl.
Also known as:
Wild Ginger, British Columbia wildginger
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.10 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Shadow
Shadow
Usage properties
Edible part:
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Description
The root of this plant can be used as a substitute for ginger. It has a sharp, aromatic scent that resembles a mix of mild pepper and ginger, but is slightly more intense. The root can be harvested year-round, but is best in the fall. Additionally, the root can be dried for later use. The leaves can serve as a substitute for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
30/11
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Sambucus canadensis provides shelter and helps maintain moisture in the ground, benefiting the understory plants like Asarum. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can provide a living trellis, offering support and encouraging climbing, while Asarum benefits from its shading. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica thrives in moist conditions and can help keep the area cool and damp, which Asarum prefers. |
|
Ruta graveolens Rue, Common rue, Herb of Grace, Garden Rue |
Rhamnus frangula can improve soil health through its leaf litter, benefiting the soil structure for Asarum. |
|
Humulus lupulus Hop |
Humulus lupulus can provide vertical growth and shading, which encourages a microclimate favorable for Asarum. |