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Aletris spicata, commonly known as Malayan colt's foot, is a perennial plant native to regions including Malaya, China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, and the Philippines. Aletris spicata (Latin: Aletris spicata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Aletris spicata is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Aletris spicata is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and NNS. Aletris spicata thrives in full sun and prefers moist, light (sandy) to medium soil.
Aletris spicata grows best in full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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