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Tufted lovegrass (Eragrostis caroliniana) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States, extending into Central America as far south as Venezuela and as north as British Columbia. Tufted lovegrass (Latin: Eragrostis caroliniana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tufted lovegrass is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Tufted lovegrass is a member native to ALA, ARI, ARK, BAH, BOL, and BZN. Tufted lovegrass thrives in a variety of soils—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and prefers a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Tufted lovegrass grows best in 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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