What is Euonymus tanakae?
Euonymus tanakae, commonly known as Taiwan spindle or Japanese spindle, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the family Celastraceae. Euonymus tanakae (Latin: Euonymus tanakae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Euonymus tanakae, commonly known as Taiwan spindle or Japanese spindle, is a deciduous shrub belonging to the family Celastraceae. Euonymus tanakae (Latin: Euonymus tanakae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Euonymus tanakae is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Euonymus tanakae is a member native to CHC, CHS, JAP, NNS, OGA, and TAI. Euonymus tanakae thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Euonymus tanakae grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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