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Cat's Breeches (Hydrophyllum capitatum) is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of western North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Cat's Breeches (Latin: Hydrophyllum capitatum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cat's Breeches is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cat's Breeches is a member native to ABT, BRC, COL, IDA, MNT, and ORE. Cat's Breeches thrives in partial sun to shade and requires moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cat's Breeches grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 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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