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Prickly Sesban, scientifically known as Sesbania bispinosa, is an annual or biennial plant native to regions including Afghanistan, Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, and Botswana. Prickly Sesban (Latin: Sesbania bispinosa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Prickly Sesban is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Prickly Sesban is a member native to AFG, AND, ASS, BAN, BOT, and BKN. Prickly Sesban thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Prickly Sesban grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, moist, wet water, and annual, biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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