Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) - Image 4

Botanical name: Withania somnifera

Common names: Ashwagandha, Indian Ginseng

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: India and China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) tan seeds resting on a human palm in a close up.
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