Scientific Name:

Asarum caudatum (34K)

Family Name:

Birthwort Family

Habitat:

In thick, rich soil of moist, shady woods.

Characteristics:

1. Thick shiny heart-shaped leaves.

2. Flowers bell-shaped, reddish purple, with long curly but tapered point.Flwr under leaves

3. A trailing plant covering forest floor.

Uses or Importances:

1. Roots eaten fresh or dried as a ginger subsitiute.

2. Tea from foots rids one of stomach pains.

3. Eating leaves makes one hungry and used as a tuberculosis cure.

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