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Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannabinum) is a perennial forb found in the eastern and western United States as well as parts of Canada, including Alabama, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and many other states and provinces listed. Indian Hemp (Latin: Apocynum cannabinum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Indian Hemp is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Indian Hemp is a member native to ALA, ABT, ARI, ARK, BRC, and CAL. Indian Hemp thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Indian Hemp grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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