Panax trifolius Ground nut (Araliaceae)

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Panax trifolius
Ground nut
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The Panax trifolius plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Pennsylvania, west to Georgia, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ground nut. Some home gardeners know the variety as Aralia trifolia.

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Latin Name:  Panax trifolius
Common Name:  Ground nut
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods and damp clearings[43].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in a shady position in a cold frame preferrably as soon as it is ripe, otherwise as soon as the seed is obtained. It can be very slow and erratic to germinate. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a shady position in the greenhouse or frame for at least their first winter. Make sure the pots are deep enough to accomodate the roots. Plant out into their permanent positions in late summer. Division in spring.

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