Asarum
- noun
- /ˈæsərəm/
- Specialized
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Asarum
- Many herbalists use the root of Asarum as a traditional remedy.
Examples
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Gardeners sometimes plant Asarum in shaded woodland gardens for its ground cover.
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The Asarum plant thrives in shaded areas of the garden.
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The leaves of Asarum are often heart-shaped and have a pleasant spicy scent.
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I love the heart-shaped leaves of Asarum.
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The Asarum plant has broad, heart-shaped leaves that thrive in shady areas of the garden.
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Gardeners appreciate Asarum for its lush foliage and ability to spread quickly.
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In spring, the Asarum blooms with small, bell-shaped flowers hidden beneath the leaves.
Synonyms
A group of small plants like wild ginger that live many years and grow in cool northern regions
Compounds
- Specialized
A low-growing North American plant with spreading leaves called wild ginger
- Specialized
A small wild ginger plant with heart-shaped leaves that have a strong smell
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A low evergreen plant with thick creeping stems and round leaves like wild ginger
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A low plant with heart-shaped green and silver leaves that smells strong and grows in shady forests in southeast US
- Specialized
A group of small plants like wild ginger that live many years and grow in cool northern regions
Surface Forms
Etymology
Asarum is the Latin name for a group of plants and comes from an old Greek name for the same plant that meant 'wild ginger'. A helpful way to remember Asarum is to think of ginger, because these plants have spicy underground stems and a ginger-like smell, so the name points to their root and scent.
