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American Ginseng

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Panax quinquefolius

A perennial in the ivy family, used as an herb in traditional Native American and Chinese medicine.

Credit: Peg Maginn

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Credit: Alan Douglas Bower

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Pollinators

Bee
Bee
Fly
Fly

Light

Part Shade
Shade

Moisture

Wet/Medium
Medium

Bloom Color

White

Height

.5 - 2 ft

Bloom Season

Summer
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: White
Wildlife: Bee, Fly

Notes

Slow growing and vulnerable to overharvesting. Being a harvester, producer, or a dealer in Indiana requires a license.

More Information

USDA PLANTS Database Medicinal Uses Gordon Mitchell Plant Profile
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