Ginseng is not a perennial plant.
Ginseng is a perennial plant. Its taproot is in the shape of a spindle, which can generally grow to about half a meter. Its rhizome is fleshy, and it is still very thick. Under normal circumstances, ginseng will not only live for one year, but it can live for hundreds of years if it is well maintained. In addition, ginseng can not only be planted for one year, but can be raised for many years and will continue to survive in the second year.
What plant does ginseng belong to?
Ginseng belongs to the genus Panax in Araliaceae. It usually blooms from May to June every year, but it doesn't bloom every year. It usually blooms only once every three years. In addition, ginseng planted in other places can also bloom. The flowers are green at the beginning, turn purple at the middle stage and turn bright red at the end of maturity.
Is ginseng woody or herbaceous?
Ginseng belongs to herbaceous plants, its branches and leaves are thick and short, and the plants contain few woody cells, so the overall support is weak, so ginseng belongs to herbaceous plants, not woody plants.
Does ginseng have a ball?
Ginseng has a kind of bulb, and its bulb is actually the fruit of ginseng, which is usually collected after six years of planting. Generally, ginseng planted with bulbs can be planted for decades or so.