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Sapium japonicum, commonly known as Sapium japonicum, is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family and is native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, Japan, Korea, and Nansei-shoto. Sapium japonicum (Latin: Sapium japonicum, family Euphorbiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sapium japonicum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sapium japonicum is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and NNS. Sapium japonicum thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sapium japonicum grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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