What is Arrowroot?
Arrowroot, scientifically known as Maranta arundinacea, is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of India and Central America. Arrowroot (Latin: Maranta arundinacea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Arrowroot, scientifically known as Maranta arundinacea, is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of India and Central America. Arrowroot (Latin: Maranta arundinacea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Arrowroot is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Arrowroot is a member native to IN, BLZ, BZC, CLM, COS, and CUB. Arrowroot thrives in moist, wet conditions and prefers partial sun to full shade.
Arrowroot grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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