Wild Ginger

Found in abundance in the hardwood hollows of central and northern Appalachia.

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by Bill Church (Originally published in Two-Lane Livin’ Magazine)

Wild Ginger - Asarum caudatum

Wild Ginger is completely unrelated to grocery store gingerroot but smells nearly identical. The slightest disturbance of wild ginger foliage brings a burst of gingerlike scent guaranteed to delight.

Wild Ginger is a perennial…