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Chinese Pea Shrub, scientifically known as Caragana sinica and belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a hardy plant native to China's central and southeastern regions, including Manchuria. Chinese Pea Shrub (Latin: Caragana sinica, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese 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.
Chinese Pea Shrub is a member of the Fabaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, and CHM. Chinese Pea Shrub thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils that are light (sandy) or medium-textured.
Chinese Pea Shrub grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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