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Panax quinquefolius
American ginseng
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The Panax quinquefolius plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Georgia, west to Oklahoma and Minnesota. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American ginseng. Some home gardeners know the variety as Aralia quinquefolia.

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Latin Name:  Panax quinquefolius
Common Name:  American ginseng
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Rich cool woods[43].



Edible Uses:  A tea is made from the leaves and the roots[105, 177, 183]. The aromatic root is candied and used as a masticatory[183].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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