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Pterocarya rhoifolia, commonly known as Japanese Wingnut, is a large deciduous tree in the genus Pterocarya, within the walnut family. Japanese Wingnut (Latin: Pterocarya rhoifolia, family Pterocaryaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Wingnut is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Wingnut is a member of the Pterocaryaceae family native to CHN, JAP, and KOR. Japanese wingnut thrives in full sun.
Japanese Wingnut grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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