George Lindemann Showing Wild Ginseng Locations to Dr. Gao and Research Team

Large Four-Prong with Green Berries

Bob Beyfuss holding a fully wild root dug from ginseng bowl area above Coal Creek.

Bob Beyfuss digs another root from the ginseng bowl area.

Maidenhead Ferns grow in similar environments to ginseng, and they have the coolest black stems.

This month National Geographic has a feature on ginseng emphasizing violence and crime. While theft is an important challenge, the plant faces many other challenges as well.  I have written a “top twenty” list explaining 20 of my favorite ginseng factoids. Please read my story on medium here.

Sam’s First Ginseng Experience at the Farm