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. This species was used for traditional medicine by Native Americans.[2]
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