Panax trifolius
| Panax trifolius | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Panax |
| Subgenus: | Panax |
| Section: | Trifolius |
| Species: | P. trifolius |
| Binomial name | |
| Panax trifolius L. | |
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. Like other members of the genus Panax, this species is used in herbal medicine for its adaptogenic properties. [2]
References
- ↑ http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/dwf_ginseng.htm Illinois Wildflowers
- ↑ Haines, Arthur. 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-lADScTtmA
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