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Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) is a biennial or perennial plant native to the Cape Provinces, Free State, Lesotho, Northern Provinces of South Africa, as well as Albania, Austria, and parts of Europe including the Baltic States and Baleares. Alkanet (Latin: Anchusa officinalis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alkanet is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alkanet is a member native to ALB and AUT. Alkanet thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Alkanet grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun light, moist water, and biennial, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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