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Sparganium erectum, a member of the Cyperaceae family, is a perennial plant commonly found in the West Himalaya. Sparganium erectum (Latin: Sparganium erectum, family Cyperaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sparganium erectum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sparganium erectum is a member of the Cyperaceae family native to ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, BAL, and BLT. Sparganium erectum thrives in wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 7–7.5.
Sparganium erectum grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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