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Wild Sage, scientifically known as Lantana camara, is a versatile shrub or vine that thrives in diverse habitats across Central and South America, including Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Wild Sage (Latin: Lantana camara) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Wild Sage is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Wild Sage is a member native to ARU, BAH, BLZ, BZN, BZC, and CAY. Wild Sage thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Wild Sage grows best in USDA zone 8-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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