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The Scrambling Lily, Geitonoplesium cymosum, is a perennial plant native to the Bismarck Archipelago and other Pacific islands including Fiji, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, Norfolk Island, Queensland, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Scrambling Lily (Latin: Geitonoplesium cymosum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Scrambling Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Scrambling Lily is a member native to BIS, FIJ, LSI, MOL, NWC, and NWG. Scrambling Lily thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Scrambling Lily grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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