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.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Range map for Dwarf Ginseng (Panax trifolius)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)

 

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