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Smyrnium olusatrum, commonly known as fat hen or goosefoot, is a biennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa, including Algeria, Chad, and Libya. Smyrnium olusatrum (Latin: Smyrnium olusatrum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Smyrnium olusatrum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Smyrnium olusatrum is a member native to ALB, ALG, AZO, BAL, CNY, and CHA. Smyrnium olusatrum thrives in light to medium soil with a pH of 7-7.5 and prefers moist conditions.
Smyrnium olusatrum grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 7/10 light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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