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Sweet Leaf (Sauropus androgynus) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar… Sweet Leaf (Latin: Sauropus androgynus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sweet Leaf is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sweet Leaf is a member native to ASS, BAN, BOR, CBD, CHC, and CHS. Sweet Leaf thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions, making it adaptable to various environments.
Sweet Leaf grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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