#asarumcaudatum

Wild Ginger, Asarum caudatum (Aristolochiaceae).
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Though called a ginger, this plant is not related to culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale, Zingiberaceae). Though some have used this plant as a ginger substitute, all plants in this family contain Aristolochic acid, which is classified as a carcinogen.
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Interestingly, this plant lacks petals. It is the maroon tepals which have long tails (caudate means “having a tail”).
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