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Litsea citrata, commonly known as litsea or Chinese bayberry, belongs to the Lauraceae family and is native to a wide range of Southeast Asian regions including Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Ma… Litsea citrata (Latin: Litsea citrata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Litsea citrata is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Litsea citrata is a member native to ASS, BAN, BOR, CBD, CHC, and CHS. Litsea citrata thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Litsea citrata grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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