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Poverty Grass, scientifically known as Corema conradii, is a small shrub or subshrub native to the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, specifically found in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Québec. Poverty Grass (Latin: Corema conradii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Poverty Grass is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Poverty Grass is a member native to MAI, MAS, NWJ, NWY, NSC, and PEI. Poverty Grass thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, with a preference for light (sandy) or medium soil types.
Poverty Grass grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 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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