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Picea mariana, known as black spruce, is a coniferous tree native to the northern regions of North America, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, and parts of Canada such as Labrador, Manitoba, and Quebec. Picea mariana (Latin: Picea mariana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Picea mariana is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Picea mariana is a member native to ASK, ABT, BRC, CNT, ILL, and LAB. Picea mariana thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Picea mariana grows best in USDA zone 3-5, full sun light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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