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Snake's Beard, scientifically known as Ophiopogon japonicus, is a perennial plant native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Snake's Beard (Latin: Ophiopogon japonicus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Snake's Beard is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Snake's Beard is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and PHI. Snake's Beard, or Ophiopogon japonicus, thrives in moist, wet conditions and prefers light (sandy) to medium soil.
Snake's Beard grows best in USDA zone 7-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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