Also known as wild ginger, it is native to deciduous forests all over the east coast. While not a substitute for the ginger commonly used for cooking it can be added to food for spice or flavor.
The native Americans used the root to treat dysentery, digestive problems, coughs and colds, and even swollen breasts, among other ailments. It was also used as a stimulant and appetite enhancer.
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Here's me hugging a tree on our Hitchiti field trip!
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