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Bentham's Cornel (Cornus capitata) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the eastern Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including regions of Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and Vietnam. Bentham's Cornel (Latin: Cornus capitata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bentham's Cornel is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bentham's Cornel is a member native to ASS, CHC, CHS, EHM, LAO, and MYA. Bentham's Cornel thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Bentham's Cornel grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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