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The Russian pea shrub, scientifically known as Caragana frutex, is a deciduous shrub native to regions such as Altay, Bulgaria, and various parts of Russia including Central European Rus, East European Russia, and Ukraine. Russian pea shrub (Latin: Caragana frutex) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Russian pea shrub is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Russian pea shrub is a member native to ALT, BUL, RUC, RUE, KAZ, and KGZ. Russian pea shrub thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) to medium in texture.
Russian pea shrub grows best in USDA zone 2-7, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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