Asarum europaeum

Asarum europaeum, commonly known as Asarabacca, is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Asarum europaeum 11.1 History 11.2 Asarum europaeum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Asarum europaeum was described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Asarabacca is a species in the genus Asarum (wild ginger) which contains 70 species and belongs to the family of the Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,08 meters and have a prostrate habit.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Asarum europaeum is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves appear at the base of the plant. They are dark green and kidney-shaped with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are star-shaped and brown. The plants bloom from March to May. The flowers are arranged solitary.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Asarum europaeum is native to Europe, with the exception of the Iberian Peninsula and British Isles where it is naturalized.

[edit] Cultivation

The Asarabacca prefers a half schady to shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in soils that are moist.

[edit] Uses

Asarum europaeum is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Asarum europaeum is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Asarum europaeum

[edit] History

[edit] Asarum europaeum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Asarum europaeumfr:Asarum europaeum