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Southern Huauzontle, Chenopodium berlandieri, is an annual forb or herb native to a wide range of North American and Mexican regions, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and many other states and provinces. Southern Huauzontle (Latin: Chenopodium berlandieri, family Chenopodiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Southern Huauzontle is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Southern Huauzontle is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family native to ALA, ASK, ABT, ARI, ARK, and BRC. Southern Huauzontle thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Southern Huauzontle grows best in full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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