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Platycarya strobilacea, commonly known as the Chinese winged nut or water hawthorn, is a deciduous shrub native to China's north-central and south-central regions, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Platycarya strobilacea (Latin: Platycarya strobilacea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Platycarya strobilacea is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Platycarya strobilacea is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and VIE. Platycarya strobilacea thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Platycarya strobilacea grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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