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Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum) is a perennial plant belonging to the Solanaceae family, native to regions such as Italy, Lebanon-Syria, and Yugoslavia. Mandrake (Latin: Mandragora officinarum, family Solanaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mandrake is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mandrake is a member of the Solanaceae family native to ITA, LBS, and YUG. Mandrake thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, with light or medium soil.
Mandrake grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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