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Water Betony (Scrophularia umbrosa) is a perennial plant native to the moist and wet habitats of central and southern Europe, as well as parts of Asia including Russia, Turkey, and the Balkans. Water Betony (Latin: Scrophularia umbrosa, family Scrophulariaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Water Betony is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Water Betony is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family native to ALB, ALT, AUT, BLT, BLR, and BGM. Water Betony thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 7-7.5.
Water Betony grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 7/10 light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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