Identifying Ginseng Habitat: The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

American ginseng is arguably the most famous plant native to Eastern North America. It tends to grow only in the vicinity of select companion plants. This identification guide covers all of the most commonly encountered ginseng companion plants found in an area stretching from Quebec to Maryland. This book, the culmination of years of work in the woods with ginseng, is the only resource of its kind. Designed primarily as an educational tool on what plants grow in ideal American ginseng habitat, this guide is a comprehensive reference for ginseng growers, diggers, amateur botanists, and for anybody interested in this fascinating plant and in the old forests that are its home