What is Swertia japonica?
Swertia japonica, known as Skip in English, is an annual plant native to Japan and Korea. Swertia japonica (Latin: Swertia japonica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Swertia japonica, known as Skip in English, is an annual plant native to Japan and Korea. Swertia japonica (Latin: Swertia japonica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Swertia japonica is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Swertia japonica is a member native to JAP and KOR. Swertia japonica thrives in partial sun to shade and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Swertia japonica grows best in partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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