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She Oak, scientifically known as Casuarina equisetifolia, is a large evergreen tree native to regions including the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Islands, and Fiji. She Oak (Latin: Casuarina equisetifolia, family Casuarinaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
She Oak is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
She Oak is a member of the Casuarinaceae family native to AND, ASS, BAN, BOR, CBD, and CRL. She Oak thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
She Oak grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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