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Nardoo, scientifically known as Marsilea mutica, is a herbaceous plant native to the eastern and southern regions of Australia, including New Caledonia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia. Nardoo (Latin: Marsilea mutica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Nardoo is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Nardoo is a member native to NWC, NSW, NTA, QLD, TAS, and WAU. Nardoo thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Nardoo grows best in USDA zone 8-11, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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