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Highland Pitpit Palm Grass, scientifically known as Setaria palmifolia, is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central and Southeast, East and West Himalayas, Hainan, India, Japan,… Highland Pitpit Palm Grass (Latin: Setaria palmifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Highland Pitpit Palm Grass is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Highland Pitpit Palm Grass is a member native to AND, ASS, BAN, BOR, CHC, and CHS. Highland Pitpit Palm Grass thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Highland Pitpit Palm Grass grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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