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Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to regions including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Transcaucasus, and Turkey. Pomegranate (Latin: Punica granatum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pomegranate is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Pomegranate is a member native to AFG, IRN, IRQ, NCS, PAK, and TZK. Pomegranate thrives in light to moderate sunlight, with a preference for well-drained soils that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Pomegranate grows best in USDA zone 8-12, 7/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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