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Asarabacca

Asarum europaeum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Piperales ›Family: Aristolochiaceae ›Genus: Asarum

About

Asarum europaeum, commonly known as asarabacca, European wild ginger, hazelwort, and wild spikenard, is a species of wild ginger (unrelated to the rhizome spice ginger) with single axillary dull purple flowers, lying on the ground. It is widespread across Europe, ranging from southern Finland and northern Russia south to southern France, Italy and the Republic of Macedonia. It is also grown extensively outside of its range as an ornamental. It is sometimes harvested for use as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asarabacca?
The scientific name of Asarabacca is Asarum europaeum.
What kingdom does Asarabacca belong to?
Asarabacca belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Asarabacca belong to?
Asarabacca belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Asarabacca belong to?
Asarabacca belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Asarabacca belong to?
Asarabacca belongs to the order Piperales.
What family does Asarabacca belong to?
Asarabacca belongs to the family Aristolochiaceae.
What genus does Asarabacca belong to?
Asarabacca belongs to the genus Asarum.