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Venus' Looking Glass (Legousia speculum-veneris) is an annual forb or herb native to a wide range of countries including Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, and others in Europe and the Middle East, extending into parts of the Middle East as well. Venus' Looking Glass (Latin: Legousia speculum-veneris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Venus' Looking Glass is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Venus' Looking Glass is a member native to ALB, AUT, BGM, BUL, COR, and CYP. Venus' Looking Glass thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 7.5–8.
Venus' Looking Glass grows best in 8/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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