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Cardamine bonariensis, commonly known as Argentine balsam, is an annual plant native to a wide range of South American countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Cardamine bonariensis (Latin: Cardamine bonariensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cardamine bonariensis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cardamine bonariensis is a member native to AGE, AGW, AGS, BOL, BZS, and BZL. Cardamine bonariensis thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cardamine bonariensis grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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