Asarum splendens

(F. Maek.) C. Y. Chen & C. S. Yang

Chinese wild ginger

Aristolochiaceae Edible: ? 91 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Asarum splendens, the Chinese wild ginger or showy Sichuan ginger, is a species of wild ginger.

Description

A herb. The leaf stalks are 8-16 cm long. The leaves often have white blotches. They are oval or heart shaped. They are 6-10 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. There are some hairs along the veins underneath.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: A ginger-like rhizome with a strong potent flavour [1-2]. They are commonly referred to as wild gingers (not a culinary gingers) as their rhizomes have a similar spicy scent.

Medicinal Uses

None Known

Distribution

It is a temperate plant. In China it grows on mountain slopes between 800-1,300 m above sea level. It grows in hardiness zones 5-9.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, USA,

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Can also be propagated by division in early spring.

Other Uses

Groundcover - an excellent groundcover for shade and semi-shade. Known to tolerate Juglone (a poisonous product produced by black walnuts Juglans nigra)[1-2]. Attractive leaves - Containers. Ornamental. Food Forest. Special Uses Food Forest Ground Cover