Panax quinquefolius L.
American ginseng
Kingdom | Plantae | Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae |
Subkingdom | Tracheobionta | Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients |
Division | Magnoliophyta | Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms |
Class | Magnoliopsida | Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves |
Subclass | Asteridae | A large class that encompasses asters |
Order | Apiales | Includes carrots, celery, parsley, and ivy |
Family | Araliaceae | Ivy family |
Genus | Panax | Ginseng—means “panacea” for its curative properties |
Species | quinquefolius | |
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Panax quinquefolius description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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