Asarum caudatum

Description

Western Wild Ginger Aristolochiaceae

Evergreen Wild Ginger from Western USA & Canada. Evergreen matt green heart-shaped leaves with diminutive but unusual small maroon flowers with long tailed petals. Held close to the ground. Useful ground cover for a dark shady position. Ht 15 cm Wester USA and British Colombia

Root used as ginger substitute. Leaves used to make tea. Aromatic roots. Medicinal uses.