ARALIACEAE

Panax quinquefolius Linnaeus. Ginseng, Sang, American Ginseng. Phen: May-Jun; Aug-Oct. Hab: Cove forests, mesic hardwood forests, generally in nutrient-rich forests though tending to avoid the richest coves. Dist: ME and QC west to MN and SD, south to e. VA, e. NC, nc. SC, sw. GA, s. AL, s. MS, e. LA, and OK.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Syn: = Ar, F, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo2, Ok, Pa, Tn, Va, W, WV, Frodin & Govaerts (2003), Haines (2020a), Smith (1944); = Panax quinquefolium L. – C, G, GrPl, RAB, S, orthographic variant

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