Dilatatum Wild Ginger (Asarum dilatatum)

Family: Aristolochiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Asarum dilatatum is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Used as a spice. The report gives no more details, but it is most likely that the root is used and that it is a ginger substitute. — The report gives no more details, but it is most likely that the root is used and that it is a ginger substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)