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Picrasma quassioides, commonly known as bitterwood or Chinese bitter tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to regions of Asia including Assam, China, Japan, Korea, and parts of the Himalayas. Picrasma quassioides (Latin: Picrasma quassioides) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Picrasma quassioides is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Picrasma quassioides is a member native to ASS, CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and CHH. Picrasma quassioides thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Picrasma quassioides grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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