Asarum caudatum (British Columbia wild ginger, western wild ginger, or long-tailed wild ginger) is a native perennial of forests of North America (USA and Canada). It has evergreen foliage, with flowers that develop from March to August. The flowers are distinct, hirsute (hairy), cup-shaped, and brown-purple to green-yellow. The long rhizomes give rise to persistent reniform (kidney/heart shaped) leaves. Leaves are found in colonies or clusters as the rhizome spreads, forming mats. The leaves emit a ginger aroma when rubbed.

Caudatum comes from the Latin cauda meaning tail. This refers to the tail-like shape of the flower's calyx.

Asarum caudatum is found in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, and Montana in moist, shaded environments. It is a typicaly found in the understory of mixed conifer forests, and is often a dominant plant.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-9

Height: 20 cm, 8"

Location: Shade or part shade

Seeds per packet: 10