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Chou Wu Tong, scientifically known as Clerodendrum trichotomum, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to China's central and southern regions, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Chou Wu Tong (Latin: Clerodendrum trichotomum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chou Wu Tong is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chou Wu Tong is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHH, JAP, and KOR. Chou Wu Tong thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chou Wu Tong grows best in USDA zone 6-11, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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