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| Identification |
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Genus
Asarum
Species
caudatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
British Columbia wildginger
Family
ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
Specimen number
S11865
Data source
HtZn p81;Frgnt p278
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves and stolons of Asarum caudatum have a mildly resinous aroma. British Columbia wild ginger can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in fertile soils. Full shade is best for growing this plant. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
leaves and stolons are strongly aromatic
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Stolons
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Asarum caudatum is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Asarum caudatum is evergreen. Leaves: British Columbia wild ginger has glossy leaves. Flowers: This plant has 1" to 2" flowers.
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