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Tigridia pavonia, known as the butterfly flower in English and by its common name Tigridia pavonia in Spanish, is a species of flowering plant native to Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and various regions of Mexico. Tigridia pavonia (Latin: Tigridia pavonia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tigridia pavonia is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Tigridia pavonia is a member native to ELS, GUA, HON, MXC, MXG, and MXE. Tigridia pavonia thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Tigridia pavonia grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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