| Physical Specification |
Description |
| Scientific Name |
Withania somnifera |
| Common Name |
Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, Winter cherry |
| Plant Type |
Perennial shrub |
| Height |
35 to 75 cm (1.1 to 2.5 feet) |
| Stem |
Woody, branching, with a greenish-brown color |
| Leaves |
Oval, oblong, dark green |
| Flowers |
Small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped |
| Fruits |
Small, red berries, round in shape |
| Root |
Thick, fleshy, and white, with a strong odor |
| Root Size |
2 to 5 cm (0.8 to 2 inches) |
| Bark |
Smooth, light brown or grey |
| Flowering Season |
Summer to early autumn |
| Seed Shape |
Small, oval, brownish |
