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The Italian Aster (Aster amellus), a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family, is native to the mountainous regions of Nepal, Tibet, and the West Himalaya, with its range extending to parts of Europe, including Albania, Austria, and Eastern Europe. Ialian Aster (Latin: Aster amellus, family Asteraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ialian Aster is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ialian Aster is a member of the Asteraceae family native to ALB, AUT, BLT, BLR, BGM, and BUL. Italian Aster thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ialian Aster grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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