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Xu Duan, scientifically known as Dipsacus japonicus, is a biennial or perennial plant native to China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast regions, Japan, Korea, and Manchuria. Xu Duan (Latin: Dipsacus japonicus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Xu Duan is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Xu Duan is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and CHM. Xu Duan thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Xu Duan grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and biennial, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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