Etymology: Panax: Greek for "all remedy" referring to ancient Chinese belief that the plant was a panacea
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-24" tall forb; stems solitary; roots long, branching like a human torso
Leaves: single whorl of 3, palmately-divided into usually 5 stalked, toothed leaflet turning yellow in the fall
Flowers: white to green, 5-parted; inflorescence a solitary, round umbel from the leaf axils; blooms July
Fruits: red, berry-like
Habitat: shade; woods; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-24" tall forb; stems solitary; roots long, branching like a human torso
Leaves: single whorl of 3, palmately-divided into usually 5 stalked, toothed leaflet turning yellow in the fall
Flowers: white to green, 5-parted; inflorescence a solitary, round umbel from the leaf axils; blooms July
Fruits: red, berry-like
Habitat: shade; woods; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10 WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Species Guide; description, conservation, photos, maps, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions