Reflexed Wild Ginger (Asarum reflexum) is in the birthwort family family (Aristolochiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,216 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Reflexed Wild Ginger: observations by month (U.S.)
About Reflexed Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense, commonly known as Canada wild ginger, Canadian snakeroot, Indian Ginger, Coltsfoot, and Broad-Leaved Asarabacca, is a herbaceous, perennial plant. It should not be confused for Asarum reflexum, a closely related species, or Asarum acuminatum, a variety of A. canadense.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Reflexed Wild Ginger by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 165 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Illinois | 152 | April | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 147 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Indiana | 118 | April | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 67 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 67 | April | Apr–May |
| Missouri | 63 | April | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 62 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Ohio | 62 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 52 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New York | 45 | May | Apr–May |
| Michigan | 37 | May | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 37 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 25 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Iowa | 21 | April | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 21 | April | Mar–Apr |
| West Virginia | 18 | April | Apr–May |
| Mississippi | 13 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Wisconsin | 11 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 7 | April | Apr–May |
| New Jersey | 5 | May | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Reflexed Wild Ginger?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Reflexed Wild Ginger most often seen?
The most observations come from Maryland, Illinois, Kentucky.