Saruma

Saruma henryi

''Saruma'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Aristolochiaceae containing the single species ''Saruma henryi''. It is endemic to China, where it occurs in Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Upright Wild Ginger - Saruma henryi Well, sorry for the bad photos, but I didn't intend to share these photos. I only took them because the plant reminded me of ginger and I wanted to find out what it was. It turns out that it is endemic to China and is listed as endangered. Habitat: Growing (and I assume planted) near a forest edge https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80981/upright_wild_ginger_-_saruma_henryi.html Geotagged,Saruma,Saruma henryi,Spring,United States

Appearance

This species is a perennial herb growing from a system of rhizomes. The erect stem is up to a meter tall. The heart-shaped leaves are up to 15 by 13 centimeters. It produces yellowish or yellow-green flowers. The fruit is a follicle.

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Status: Endangered
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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderPiperales
FamilyAristolochiaceae
GenusSaruma
SpeciesS. henryi
Photographed in
United States of America