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Ground Elder, scientifically known as Aegopodium podagraria and native to Corse, is a perennial plant that thrives in various light conditions from full sun to partial shade and even full shade. Ground Elder (Latin: Aegopodium podagraria) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ground Elder is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ground Elder is a member native to ALB, ALT, AUT, BLT, and BLR. Ground Elder thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ground Elder grows best in USDA zone 4-9, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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