Panax quinquefolius

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Rich cool woods.

Family: Araliaceae
Height: 0.3 m / 1 ft
Shade, Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Edible Uses: 1 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 3 of 5
Other Uses: 0 of 5

American Ginseng Panax quinquefolius native habitat is Rich cool woods.

A tea is made from the leaves and the roots. The aromatic root is candied and used as a masticatory.