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Alhagi maurorum, commonly known as spiny false indigo or camel thorn, is a shrub to subshrub native to regions across Central and Southwest Asia, including Afghanistan, Altay, Cyprus, East European Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and other areas. Alhagi maurorum (Latin: Alhagi maurorum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alhagi maurorum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alhagi maurorum is a member native to AFG, ALT, CYP, RUE, IND, and IRN. Alhagi maurorum thrives in light, well-draining soil with a pH of 7–7.5, preferring light (sandy) and medium textures.
Alhagi maurorum grows best in USDA zone 6-10, 8/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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