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Alnus rubra, commonly known as Pacific or California alder, is a deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest and northern California, including regions such as Alaska, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Yukon. Alnus rubra (Latin: Alnus rubra) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alnus rubra is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alnus rubra is a member native to ASK, BRC, CAL, IDA, MNT, and ORE. Alnus rubra thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet conditions, making it suitable for areas with medium or heavy clay soils.
Alnus rubra grows best in USDA zone 7-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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