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Indigofera tinctoria, commonly known as Indigo, belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native to regions such as Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Indigo (Latin: Indigofera tinctoria, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Indigo is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Indigo is a member of the Fabaceae family native to DZ and EG. Indigo thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Indigo grows best in USDA zone 5-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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