Other common names:
Indian Ginger French names:
Asaret du Canada Family: Birthwort Family (Aristolochiaceae) Flowers: Spring; Green/Brown; 3 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Height:
10-15 cm (3-5 in) Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Shade Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 116 Native/Non-native:
Native Photography notes:
Wild Ginger flowers are always laying right on the ground, and so are very difficult to photograph. Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: canadense: of Canada, Canadian Photographs:
186 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Wild Ginger flower.
The flowers are always very close to the ground.
Unfolding leaves at the beginning of May.
Wild Ginger flower buds.
Wild Ginger leaves. It grows in patches in the forest, usually on slight slopes.
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