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Asarum Lutchuense
''Asarum'' is a genus of plants in the birthwort family Aristolochiaceae, commonly known as wild ginger. ''Asarum'' is the genitive plural of the Latin ''āsa'' (an alternate form of ''āra'') meaning altar or sanctuary. Description ''Asarum'' is a genus of low-growing herbs distributed across the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere, with most species in East Asia (China, Japan, and Vietnam) and North America, and one species in Europe. Biogeographically, ''Asarum'' originated in Asia. They have characteristic kidney-shaped leaves, growing from creeping rhizomes, and bear small, wikt:axil, axillary, brown or reddish flowers. The plant is called wild ginger because the rhizome tastes and smells similar to ginger root, but the two are not particularly related. The FDA warns against consuming ''Asarum'', as it is nephrotoxic and contains the potent carcinogen aristolochic acid. The birthwort family also contains the genus ''Aristolochia'', known for carcinogens. Wild gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asarum Caudatum
''Asarum caudatum'' (British Columbia wild ginger, western wild ginger, or long-tailed wild ginger) is a plant native to rich moist forests of western North America. It has heart-shaped leaves and a three-lobed purplish flower. Description Growing from a long rhizome, the reniform (kidney/heart-shaped) leaves range from in length. The leaves are found in colonies or clusters as the rhizome spreads, forming mats. The leaves emit a ginger aroma when rubbed. Blooming from April to July (about a month earlier in British Columbia), the flower sits at the end of a leafstalk, often on the ground, hidden by the leaves. The flowers are hirsute (hairy), cup-shaped, and brown-purple to green-yellow, terminating in three, long, gracefully curved lobes. Similar species include '' A. hartwegii'', '' A. lemmonii'', and '' A. marmoratum''. Etymology ''Caudatum'' comes from the Latin ''cauda'', meaning tail. This refers to the tail-like shape of the flower's calyx. Distributi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
