Common Name: Wild Ginger
Scientific Name: Asarum canadense
Family: Aristolochiaceae (Birthworts)
Blooming Period: April-May
Taken at: Portland Arch

The flower on Wild Ginger is found lying on the ground between the two heart-shaped leaves. The flower is pollinated by beetles, which is why the flower stays so low. The plant grows from 6"-12" high, in mesic woods. Wild Ginger is not related to the tropical plant, although the root does smell and taste similarly.