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Malvastrum lateritium, commonly known as malvastrum or lateritium, is a perennial forb/herb that thrives in the warm climates of Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with naturalized populations extending to Alabama, Bahamas, and Belize. Malvastrum lateritium (Latin: Malvastrum lateritium) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Malvastrum lateritium is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Malvastrum lateritium is a member native to ALA, AGE, AGW, BAH, BLZ, and BOL. Malvastrum lateritium thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Malvastrum lateritium grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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