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Common Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris) is a perennial herb that thrives in wet and waterlogged habitats across North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of South America, including regions such as Afghanistan, Alaska, Albania, and many others listed in the native range. Common Marestail (Latin: Hippuris vulgaris, family Scrophulariaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Common Marestail is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Common Marestail is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family native to AFG, ASK, ALB, ABT, ALU, and ALT. Common Marestail thrives in wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH between 4.8 and 7.
Common Marestail grows best in 7/10 light, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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