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Spiked gladiolus (Gladiolus spicatus) is a member of the Iridaceae family and is native to the Cape Provinces in South Africa, as well as Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Chad. Spiked gladiolus (Latin: Gladiolus spicatus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Spiked gladiolus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Spiked gladiolus is a member native to ANG, BEN, BKN, BUR, CMN, and CAF. Spiked gladiolus thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Spiked gladiolus grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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