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Bridewort, scientifically known as Spiraea salicifolia, is a shrub native to Belarus, where it thrives in moist environments with light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils. Bridewort (Latin: Spiraea salicifolia, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bridewort is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Bridewort is a member of the Rosaceae family native to ALT, AMU, AUT, BY, BUL, and BRY. Bridewort thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils.
Bridewort grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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