Nipponicum Wild Ginger (Asarum nipponicum)

Family: Aristolochiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Asarum nipponicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says that the plant is edible but does not say what part of the plant. It is more likely to be the root, though some caution should be taken, see the notes above on toxicity. — One report says that the plant is edible but does not say what part of the plant.; It is more likely to be the root, though some caution should be taken, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

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