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Calligonum aphyllum, commonly known as the leafless willow or sand thorn, is a shrub native to arid and semi-arid regions of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and parts of Western Siberia, including areas such as East European Russia, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, South European Russi,… Calligonum aphyllum (Latin: Calligonum aphyllum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Calligonum aphyllum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Calligonum aphyllum is a member native to RUE, KAZ, NCS, RUS, TZK, and TCS. Calligonum aphyllum thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is either light (sandy) or medium.
Calligonum aphyllum grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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