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Sailor-Caps (Dodecatheon hendersonii), a perennial plant native to the Pacific Northwest and California, is found in habitats such as British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and parts of California. Sailor-Caps (Latin: Dodecatheon hendersonii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sailor-Caps is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sailor-Caps is a member native to BRC, CAL, ORE, and WAS. Sailor-Caps, scientifically known as Dodecatheon hendersonii, thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sailor-Caps grows best in USDA zone 5-9, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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