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Alpine Totara (Podocarpus nivalis) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountainous regions of New Zealand's North and South Islands. Alpine Totara (Latin: Podocarpus nivalis, family Podocarpaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Alpine Totara is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Alpine Totara is a member of the Podocarpaceae family native to NZN and NZS. Alpine Totara thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Alpine Totara grows best in USDA zone 7-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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