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marbled wildginger
Scientific Name: Asarum marmoratum
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Asarum marmoratum: Marbled Wild Ginger
Asarum marmoratum, commonly known as Marbled Wild Ginger, is a fascinating plant appreciated for its distinctive foliage. It is often admired for its ornamental value in gardens and natural settings.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The leaves of Asarum marmoratum are described as leathery.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asarum marmoratum
- Common Name: Marbled Wild Ginger
- Family: Aristolochiaceae (Dutchman's Pipe Family)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Hartweg's Wild Ginger (often used in reference to Asarum hartwegii, which can be confused with Asarum marmoratum)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Klamath Mountains of northern California and southwestern Oregon.
- Found on a scree slope on a road cut along Forest Service Road 4201, Siskiyou National Forest.
- Also referenced in relation to locations in Louisville, Kentucky and Sand Run Metro Park, Akron, OH.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Forms clumps.
- Leaves are heart-shaped and leathery.
- Foliage is dark green marbled with silver along the veins, though rarely plain green leaves can occur.
- Grows to a height of 4-6 inches.
- Perennial plant.
- Siskiyou wild ginger is a clump former with green and silver marbled evergreen foliage and reddish brown flowers in spring.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- A Marbled Slender-toed Gecko was photographed on wild ginger in the forests of the Cameron Highlands.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for garden tips and ideas.