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Himalayan May Apple, known botanically as Podophyllum hexandrum, is a perennial plant native to the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, China (North-Central and South-Central), East Himalaya, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Qinghai, and Tibet. Himalayan May Apple (Latin: Podophyllum hexandrum, family Berberidaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Himalayan May Apple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Himalayan May Apple is a member of the Berberidaceae family native to AFG, CHN, CHC, EHM, IND, and NEP. Himalayan May Apple thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Himalayan May Apple grows best in USDA zone 5-9, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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