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Water Dropwort, scientifically known as Oenanthe sarmentosa, is a perennial herb that thrives in moist to wet environments across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Water Dropwort (Latin: Oenanthe sarmentosa, family Apiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Water Dropwort is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Water Dropwort is a member of the Apiaceae family native to ASK, BRC, CAL, ORE, and WAS. Water Dropwort thrives in full sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Water Dropwort grows best in full sun light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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