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 Photographs:
166 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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