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Celastrus flagellaris, known as the whip-cord staff-vine or Manchurian bittersweet in English, is a deciduous vine native to China North-Central, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, and Primorye. Celastrus flagellaris (Latin: Celastrus flagellaris, family Oleaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Celastrus flagellaris is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Celastrus flagellaris is a member of the Oleaceae family native to CHN, JAP, KOR, CHM, and PRM. Celastrus flagellaris thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Celastrus flagellaris grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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