Asarum
Synonyms
Asarum canadense
Asarum canadenses
Asarums
Canada Snakeroot
Canada Snakeroots
Ginger, Wild
Gingers, Wild
Snakeroot, Canada
Snakeroots, Canada
Wild Ginger
Wild Gingers
canadense, Asarum
A plant genus of the family ARISTOLOCHIACEAE which was used medicinally by North American Indians. The common name of 'snakeroot' is also used for many other plants, including SANICULA; or ARISTOLOCHIA; or Polygala.