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Spergula arvensis, commonly known as field spurry, is an annual forb or herb that thrives in light and medium soils, often found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and parts of North America. Spergula arvensis (Latin: Spergula arvensis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Spergula arvensis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Spergula arvensis is a member native to ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, AZO, and BLT. Spergula arvensis thrives in light to moist conditions and prefers well-drained, light (sandy) or medium soils with a pH of 4.5–5.
Spergula arvensis grows best in 7/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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