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Bitter-root (Lewisia rediviva) is a perennial herb belonging to the Portulacaceae family, native to the western regions of North America, including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Bitter-Root (Latin: Lewisia rediviva) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bitter-Root is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bitter-Root is a member native to ABT, ARI, BRC, CAL, COL, and IDA. Bitter-Root (Lewisia rediviva) thrives in full sun and prefers light, medium soil.
Bitter-Root grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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