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Picea smithiana, commonly known as the Himalayan blue pine, is a member of the Pinaceae family and is native to the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet in the West Himalaya. Picea smithiana (Latin: Picea smithiana, family Pinaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Picea smithiana 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 smithiana is a member of the Pinaceae family native to AFG, NEP, PAK, CHT, and WHM. Picea smithiana thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Picea smithiana grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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