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The Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima) is a perennial herb native to coastal regions from Alaska and British Columbia in North America to Europe and Asia, including areas such as Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Greenland, Iceland, and various parts of Russia and Scandinavia. Oyster Plant (Latin: Mertensia maritima) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Oyster Plant is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Oyster Plant is a member native to ASK, BRC, DEN, FIN, GRB, and GNL. The Oyster Plant thrives in full sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, with well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Oyster Plant grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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