1. A genus of climbing or low-growing plants of the birthwort family, native to Asia and North America, with heart-shaped leaves and small flowers.
Usage: botanical term; often used in gardening and horticulture
2. Any plant of the genus Asarum, commonly grown as a ground cover or ornamental plant.
Usage: general horticultural use

Examples

• The asarum plant thrives in shaded woodland gardens.
• Gardeners often choose asarum as a low-maintenance ground cover.
• Asarum europaeum is a popular species in temperate climates.
• The heart-shaped leaves of asarum add visual interest to shade gardens.
• Some varieties of asarum have fragrant flowers that bloom in spring.