Dwarf Ginseng Panax trifolius (formerly Panax trifolium)

Other common names: Groundnut Other scientific names: Panax trifolium, Aralia trifolia, Ginseng trifolium French names: Ginseng à trois folioles Family: Ginseng Family (Araliaceae) Similar species:   •   Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Compound Habitat: Forests Uses: In spite of its name, this particular species has no medicinal qualities. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 286    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: trifolium: three-leaved For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 166 photographs available.