Panax quinquefolius

Characteristics
Panax quinquefolius L.
American ginseng
Rich mesic forests on or at base of slopes. Populations often small although populations have apparently been depleted from widespread collecting at least formally.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native S4 (State Rank) G3G4 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Apiales
Panax quinquefolius L. - American ginseng
Citation
Panax quinquefolius L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Clinton, NY: 14 September 2017 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Lewis, NY: 19 June 2007 -
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Warren, NY: 25 June 2020 -
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Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Saratoga Co., NY: 22 Jun 2008 - 6
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: St. Lawrence Co., NY: 29 Sep 2013 - 4
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Photo by: Selma Rosenthal. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 2 Jul 2017 - 7
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Photo by: Selma Rosenthal. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 8 Aug 2017 - 7
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Photo by: Selma Rosenthal. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 9 Jun 2017 - 7
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