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Oval Heron's Bill (Erodium malacoides) is an annual or biennial forb/ herb found across a wide range including parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Oval Heron's Bill (Latin: Erodium malacoides, family Geraniaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Oval Heron's Bill is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Oval Heron's Bill is a member of the Geraniaceae family native to ALB, ALG, AZO, BAL, CNY, and CVI. Oval Heron's Bill thrives in light to medium soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Oval Heron's Bill grows best in 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual, biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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