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Marsh Andromeda (Andromeda polifolia) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to the northern regions of North America and Eurasia, including Alaska, Alberta, and parts of Europe such as Austria and Belarus. Marsh Andromeda (Latin: Andromeda polifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Marsh Andromeda is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Marsh Andromeda is a member native to ASK, ABT, ALT, AMU, AUT, and BLT. Marsh Andromeda, Andromeda polifolia, thrives in partial sun to shade and requires moist to wet soil, preferring light (sandy) to medium soil types.
Marsh Andromeda grows best in USDA zone 2-6, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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