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ARALIACEAE
Ginseng Family
Panax quinquefolius  (ginseng)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Panax: panacea, cure all; quinquefolius: leaf in fives, five-lobed leaves
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands and seeps; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
Uncommon
Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Root. Internally used as tea or tincture to increase resistance to stress, reduce fatigue and depletion of adrenal system, and to improve endocrine, immune and nervous system functioning.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
The global conservation status of this species, despite its range-wide relative abundance, reflects population declines inferred from continued collection pressure from the medicinal plant industry.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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