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Sweet Broom (Scoparia dulcis), a member of the Scrophulariaceae family, is a versatile plant found in diverse regions across Central and South America, the Caribbean, and parts of North America, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Alabama. Sweet Broom (Latin: Scoparia dulcis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sweet Broom 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 Broom is a member native to ALA, AGE, AGW, ARU, BAH, and BLZ. Sweet Broom thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sweet Broom grows best in USDA zone 8-12, full sun light, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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