What is Blue tongue?
Blue tongue, scientifically known as Melastoma malbathricum (previously M. Blue tongue (Latin: Melastoma malbathricum (previously M. affine)) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Blue tongue, scientifically known as Melastoma malbathricum (previously M. Blue tongue (Latin: Melastoma malbathricum (previously M. affine)) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Blue tongue is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Blue tongue is a member native to AND, ASS, BAN, and CBD. Blue tongue thrives in partial sun to shade and prefers well-drained soil.
Blue tongue grows best in partial sun/shade light. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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