What is Oplopanax japonicus?
Oplopanax japonicus, commonly known as Japanese spikenard, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. Oplopanax japonicus (Latin: Oplopanax japonicus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Oplopanax japonicus, commonly known as Japanese spikenard, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan. Oplopanax japonicus (Latin: Oplopanax japonicus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Oplopanax japonicus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Oplopanax japonicus is a member native to JAP. Oplopanax japonicus thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Oplopanax japonicus grows best in USDA zone 5-9, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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