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Asphodelus albus, commonly known as asphodel, is a perennial plant that thrives in light to partial sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium. Asphodel (Latin: Asphodelus albus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Asphodel is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Asphodel is a member native to AL, DZ, CY, EG, FRA, and GR. Asphodel prefers full to partial sun and thrives in well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Asphodel grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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