American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium
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▶Quick grow facts
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What it is
American ginseng is a native perennial found in the temperate nutrient-rich forests in North America. In NC it is found in the Piedmont and mountain areas.
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How to use it
A tea is made from the leaves and the roots. The aromatic root is candied and used as a masticatory.
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Container tips
Likes dappled sunlight to deep shade to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.
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