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Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a perennial graminoid known for its invasive nature and widespread distribution across many African, Asian, and European countries including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, and beyond. Cogongrass (Latin: Imperata cylindrica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cogongrass is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cogongrass is a member native to AFG, ALB, ALG, ANG, BAL, and BEN. Cogongrass thrives in light to medium soils and prefers a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Cogongrass grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 9/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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