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Geum japonicum, a perennial plant native to regions including China and Japan, thrives in moist environments with light or partial sun exposure. Japanese Avens (Latin: Geum japonicum, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Avens is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Avens is a member of the Rosaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and KUR. Geum japonicum thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Japanese Avens grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 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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