''Panax trifolius'', commonly called dwarf ginseng, is plant native to the

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and Appalachian regions of North America. It is found in low

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woods with acidic soils. It produces an umbel of white flowers in late spring. This species was used for traditional medicine by Native Americans. Its tubers can be eaten raw or boiled.

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