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Chew Stick, scientifically known as Gouania lupuloides, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Central and South America, ranging from Argentina Northeast to Venezuela. Chew Stick (Latin: Gouania lupuloides, family Rubiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chew Stick is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Chew Stick is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to AGE, BAH, BLZ, BOL, BZE, and BZL. Chew Stick thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chew Stick grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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