Panax trifolius
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Subgenus: | Panax
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Section: | Trifolius
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Species: | P. trifolius
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Panax trifolius |
Panax trifolius, commonly called Dwarf Ginseng, is plant native to the Northeastern and Appalachian regions of North America. It is found in low mesic woods with acidic soils. [1]
It produces an umbel of white flowers in late spring. Unlike some other members of the genus Panax, this species is not used in herbal medicine.
References
- ^ http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/dwf_ginseng.htm Illinois Wildflowers