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Cancer Root, scientifically known as Orobanche fasciculata, is a perennial herb that thrives in various habitats across North America, from Alaska and Canada to the southwestern United States. Cancer Root (Latin: Orobanche fasciculata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cancer Root is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cancer Root is a member native to ASK, ABT, ARI, BRC, CAL, and COL. Cancer Root thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cancer Root grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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