Asarum europaeum (Európai vadgyömbér)

Asarum europaeum is a perennial herbaceous species native to Europe, also known as European wild ginger.

The plant has heart-shaped leaves and produces small reddish-brown flowers that bloom in early spring. The roots of Asarum europaeum have a strong scent similar to ginger and have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, although they are considered poisonous in large doses. The plant is also commonly grown as an ornamental plant in shaded gardens.

Asarum europaeum is very hardy and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It can withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It prefers cool, shady areas and moist, well-drained soil. It can grow in full shade or partial light but does not thrive in warm and dry conditions. Asarum europaeum is also tolerant of various soil types, including sandy, clayey, or marshy soils. Overall, it is an easy plant to grow that requires minimal care once acclimated.

Common names for Asarum europaeum include: European wild ginger, boar’s ear, cat’s bud, frog’s bud, forest ginger, bear’s ear, hare’s buds and lamb’s buds, popilnik, wolf’s pepper, wolf’s liver, najitnica, piparus, pipernita, trierei, tulipin, heart’s sore, frostweed, attack weed, small bay, beauty’s spoon, priest’s spoon

Height including pot: approx. 10-15 cm
Pot diameter: 9 cm